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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,099.59, 348,167.91 and 98,981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,099.59, 348,167.91 and 98,981.04 is: 148,479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,099.59 : 348,167.91 = 98,981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,099.59/348,167.91 = 98,981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,099.59x = 348,167.91 × 98,981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,099.59x = 34,462,021,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,462,021,826.43/232,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,479.46

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