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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,056.81, 348,109.52 and 98,951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,056.81, 348,109.52 and 98,951.13 is: 148,437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,056.81 : 348,109.52 = 98,951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,056.81/348,109.52 = 98,951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,056.81x = 348,109.52 × 98,951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,056.81x = 34,445,829,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,445,829,873.00/232,056.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,437.06

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