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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,965.82, 373,205.73 and 99,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,965.82, 373,205.73 and 99,161.18 is: 148,644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,965.82 : 373,205.73 = 99,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,965.82/373,205.73 = 99,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,965.82x = 373,205.73 × 99,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,965.82x = 37,007,520,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,007,520,569.56/248,965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,644.98

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