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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,283.84, 346,976.80 and 98,277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,283.84, 346,976.80 and 98,277.79 is: 147,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,283.84 : 346,976.80 = 98,277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,283.84/346,976.80 = 98,277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,283.84x = 346,976.80 × 98,277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,283.84x = 34,100,113,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100,113,085.27/231,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,438.37

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