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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,111.59, 348,185.91 and 98,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,111.59, 348,185.91 and 98,993.04 is: 148,497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,111.59 : 348,185.91 = 98,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,111.59/348,185.91 = 98,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,111.59x = 348,185.91 × 98,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,111.59x = 34,467,981,716.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467,981,716.07/232,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,497.46

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