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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,583.14, 350,198.10 and 98,688.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,583.14, 350,198.10 and 98,688.98 is: 147,958.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,583.14 : 350,198.10 = 98,688.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,583.14/350,198.10 = 98,688.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,583.14x = 350,198.10 × 98,688.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,583.14x = 34,560,693,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,560,693,286.94/233,583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,958.85

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