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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,214.36, 346,838.56 and 98,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,214.36, 346,838.56 and 98,079.52 is: 147,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,214.36 : 346,838.56 = 98,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,214.36/346,838.56 = 98,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,214.36x = 346,838.56 × 98,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,214.36x = 34,017,759,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017,759,482.29/231,214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,126.50

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