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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,073.79, 348,128.51 and 98,954.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,073.79, 348,128.51 and 98,954.75 is: 148,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,073.79 : 348,128.51 = 98,954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,073.79/348,128.51 = 98,954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,073.79x = 348,128.51 × 98,954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,073.79x = 34,448,967,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,448,967,439.51/232,073.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,439.72

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