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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,079.79, 348,137.52 and 98,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,079.79, 348,137.52 and 98,960.76 is: 148,448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,079.79 : 348,137.52 = 98,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,079.79/348,137.52 = 98,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,079.79x = 348,137.52 × 98,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,079.79x = 34,451,953,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,953,563.72/232,079.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,448.74

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