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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,377.40, 346,893.30 and 98,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,377.40, 346,893.30 and 98,148.60 is: 147,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,377.40 : 346,893.30 = 98,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,377.40/346,893.30 = 98,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,377.40x = 346,893.30 × 98,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,377.40x = 34,047,091,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,047,091,744.38/231,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,149.60

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