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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,341.92, 350,148.80 and 98,397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,341.92, 350,148.80 and 98,397.72 is: 147,653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,341.92 : 350,148.80 = 98,397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,341.92/350,148.80 = 98,397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,341.92x = 350,148.80 × 98,397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,341.92x = 34,453,843,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,453,843,580.74/233,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,653.90

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