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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,369.30, 347,183.55 and 98,226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,369.30, 347,183.55 and 98,226.90 is: 147,395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,369.30 : 347,183.55 = 98,226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,369.30/347,183.55 = 98,226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,369.30x = 347,183.55 × 98,226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,369.30x = 34,102,763,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,102,763,847.50/231,369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,395.37

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