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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,632.67, 350,216.09 and 98,730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,632.67, 350,216.09 and 98,730.77 is: 147,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,632.67 : 350,216.09 = 98,730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,632.67/350,216.09 = 98,730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,632.67x = 350,216.09 × 98,730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,632.67x = 34,577,102,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577,102,727.84/233,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,997.72

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