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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,100.59, 348,169.41 and 98,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,100.59, 348,169.41 and 98,982.04 is: 148,480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,100.59 : 348,169.41 = 98,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,100.59/348,169.41 = 98,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,100.59x = 348,169.41 × 98,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,100.59x = 34,462,518,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,462,518,467.40/232,100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,480.96

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