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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,104.09, 348,174.69 and 98,985.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,104.09, 348,174.69 and 98,985.54 is: 148,486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,104.09 : 348,174.69 = 98,985.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,104.09/348,174.69 = 98,985.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,104.09x = 348,174.69 × 98,985.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,104.09x = 34,464,259,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,464,259,703.98/232,104.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,486.22

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