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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,079.85, 348,137.73 and 98,960.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,079.85, 348,137.73 and 98,960.94 is: 148,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,079.85 : 348,137.73 = 98,960.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,079.85/348,137.73 = 98,960.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,079.85x = 348,137.73 × 98,960.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,079.85x = 34,452,037,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452,037,010.27/232,079.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,449.07

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