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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,059.06, 348,112.89 and 98,953.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,059.06, 348,112.89 and 98,953.38 is: 148,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,059.06 : 348,112.89 = 98,953.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,059.06/348,112.89 = 98,953.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,059.06x = 348,112.89 × 98,953.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,059.06x = 34,446,947,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,446,947,087.07/232,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,440.43

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