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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,173.22, 349,644.80 and 98,212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,173.22, 349,644.80 and 98,212.64 is: 147,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,173.22 : 349,644.80 = 98,212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,173.22/349,644.80 = 98,212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,173.22x = 349,644.80 × 98,212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,173.22x = 34,339,537,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,339,537,367.58/233,173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,270.51

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