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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,087.68, 348,155.76 and 98,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,087.68, 348,155.76 and 98,982 is: 148,483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,087.68 : 348,155.76 = 98,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,087.68/348,155.76 = 98,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,087.68x = 348,155.76 × 98,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,087.68x = 34,461,153,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,461,153,436.32/232,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,483.34

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