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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,421.80, 347,064.66 and 98,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,421.80, 347,064.66 and 98,301 is: 147,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,421.80 : 347,064.66 = 98,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,421.80/347,064.66 = 98,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,421.80x = 347,064.66 × 98,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,421.80x = 34,116,803,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116,803,142.66/231,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,422.60

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