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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,104.20, 347,897.10 and 98,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,104.20, 347,897.10 and 98,961.80 is: 148,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,104.20 : 347,897.10 = 98,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,104.20/347,897.10 = 98,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,104.20x = 347,897.10 × 98,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,104.20x = 34,428,523,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428,523,230.78/232,104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,332.19

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