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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,800.71, 350,770.32 and 98,878.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,800.71, 350,770.32 and 98,878.01 is: 148,346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,800.71 : 350,770.32 = 98,878.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,800.71/350,770.32 = 98,878.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,800.71x = 350,770.32 × 98,878.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,800.71x = 34,683,469,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,683,469,454.81/233,800.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,346.30

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