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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,055.69, 348,107.83 and 98,950.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,055.69, 348,107.83 and 98,950.01 is: 148,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,055.69 : 348,107.83 = 98,950.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,055.69/348,107.83 = 98,950.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,055.69x = 348,107.83 × 98,950.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,055.69x = 34,445,271,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,445,271,271.66/232,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,435.37

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