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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,086.49, 348,148.19 and 98,967.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,086.49, 348,148.19 and 98,967.90 is: 148,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,086.49 : 348,148.19 = 98,967.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,086.49/348,148.19 = 98,967.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,086.49x = 348,148.19 × 98,967.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,086.49x = 34,455,495,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455,495,409.39/232,086.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,459.72

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