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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,005.60, 347,727.60 and 98,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,005.60, 347,727.60 and 98,605.80 is: 147,789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,005.60 : 347,727.60 = 98,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,005.60/347,727.60 = 98,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,005.60x = 347,727.60 × 98,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,005.60x = 34,287,958,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,287,958,180.08/232,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,789.36

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