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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,007.20, 347,751.60 and 98,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,007.20, 347,751.60 and 98,864.80 is: 148,186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,007.20 : 347,751.60 = 98,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,007.20/347,751.60 = 98,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,007.20x = 347,751.60 × 98,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,007.20x = 34,380,392,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,380,392,383.68/232,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,186.75

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