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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,003.70, 348,037.95 and 98,882.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,003.70, 348,037.95 and 98,882.90 is: 148,338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,003.70 : 348,037.95 = 98,882.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,003.70/348,037.95 = 98,882.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,003.70x = 348,037.95 × 98,882.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,003.70x = 34,415,001,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415,001,806.06/232,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,338.16

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