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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,557.11, 350,159.13 and 98,662.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,557.11, 350,159.13 and 98,662.95 is: 147,919.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,557.11 : 350,159.13 = 98,662.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,557.11/350,159.13 = 98,662.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,557.11x = 350,159.13 × 98,662.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,557.11x = 34,547,732,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547,732,735.23/233,557.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,919.85

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