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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,072.29, 348,126.26 and 98,953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,072.29, 348,126.26 and 98,953.25 is: 148,437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,072.29 : 348,126.26 = 98,953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,072.29/348,126.26 = 98,953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,072.29x = 348,126.26 × 98,953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,072.29x = 34,448,222,601.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,448,222,601.95/232,072.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,437.47

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