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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,167.60, 348,252 and 98,962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,167.60, 348,252 and 98,962.92 is: 148,444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,167.60 : 348,252 = 98,962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,167.60/348,252 = 98,962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,167.60x = 348,252 × 98,962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,167.60x = 34,464,034,815.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,464,034,815.84/232,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,444.64

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