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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,094.39, 348,160.01 and 98,975.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,094.39, 348,160.01 and 98,975.77 is: 148,471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,094.39 : 348,160.01 = 98,975.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,094.39/348,160.01 = 98,975.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,094.39x = 348,160.01 × 98,975.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,094.39x = 34,459,403,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,459,403,707.68/232,094.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,471.51

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