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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,112.59, 348,187.41 and 98,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,112.59, 348,187.41 and 98,994.04 is: 148,498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,112.59 : 348,187.41 = 98,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,112.59/348,187.41 = 98,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,112.59x = 348,187.41 × 98,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,112.59x = 34,468,478,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,468,478,393.04/232,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,498.96

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