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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,288.67, 373,933.62 and 99,541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,288.67, 373,933.62 and 99,541.15 is: 149,311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,288.67 : 373,933.62 = 99,541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,288.67/373,933.62 = 99,541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,288.67x = 373,933.62 × 99,541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,288.67x = 37,221,782,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221,782,558.46/249,288.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,311.97

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