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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,057.44, 348,110.45 and 98,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,057.44, 348,110.45 and 98,951.76 is: 148,438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,057.44 : 348,110.45 = 98,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,057.44/348,110.45 = 98,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,057.44x = 348,110.45 × 98,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,057.44x = 34,446,141,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,446,141,701.89/232,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,438.00

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