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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,647.62, 350,238.51 and 98,745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,647.62, 350,238.51 and 98,745.72 is: 148,020.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,647.62 : 350,238.51 = 98,745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,647.62/350,238.51 = 98,745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,647.62x = 350,238.51 × 98,745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,647.62x = 34,584,553,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,584,553,841.68/233,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,020.14

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