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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,097.68, 348,170.76 and 98,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,097.68, 348,170.76 and 98,992 is: 148,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,097.68 : 348,170.76 = 98,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,097.68/348,170.76 = 98,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,097.68x = 348,170.76 × 98,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,097.68x = 34,466,119,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466,119,873.92/232,097.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,498.34

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