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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,112.34, 348,187.04 and 98,993.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,112.34, 348,187.04 and 98,993.79 is: 148,498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,112.34 : 348,187.04 = 98,993.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,112.34/348,187.04 = 98,993.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,112.34x = 348,187.04 × 98,993.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,112.34x = 34,468,354,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,468,354,223.51/232,112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,498.59

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