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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,310.27, 347,063.82 and 98,219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,310.27, 347,063.82 and 98,219.17 is: 147,370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,310.27 : 347,063.82 = 98,219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,310.27/347,063.82 = 98,219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,310.27x = 347,063.82 × 98,219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,310.27x = 34,088,320,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,088,320,337.43/231,310.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,370.54

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