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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,581.14, 350,195.10 and 98,686.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,581.14, 350,195.10 and 98,686.98 is: 147,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,581.14 : 350,195.10 = 98,686.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,581.14/350,195.10 = 98,686.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,581.14x = 350,195.10 × 98,686.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,581.14x = 34,559,696,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,559,696,829.80/233,581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,955.85

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