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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,279.44, 346,851.12 and 98,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,279.44, 346,851.12 and 98,086.32 is: 147,100.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,279.44 : 346,851.12 = 98,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,279.44/346,851.12 = 98,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,279.44x = 346,851.12 × 98,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,279.44x = 34,021,349,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,021,349,948.68/231,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,100.62

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