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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,072.20, 348,132.60 and 98,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,072.20, 348,132.60 and 98,966.52 is: 148,460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,072.20 : 348,132.60 = 98,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,072.20/348,132.60 = 98,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,072.20x = 348,132.60 × 98,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,072.20x = 34,453,471,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,453,471,920.55/232,072.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,460.14

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