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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,079.42, 348,136.95 and 98,960.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,079.42, 348,136.95 and 98,960.37 is: 148,448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,079.42 : 348,136.95 = 98,960.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,079.42/348,136.95 = 98,960.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,079.42x = 348,136.95 × 98,960.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,079.42x = 34,451,761,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,761,382.67/232,079.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,448.16

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