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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,661.87, 350,259.89 and 98,759.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,661.87, 350,259.89 and 98,759.97 is: 148,041.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,661.87 : 350,259.89 = 98,759.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,661.87/350,259.89 = 98,759.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,661.87x = 350,259.89 × 98,759.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,661.87x = 34,591,655,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591,655,734.80/233,661.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,041.51

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