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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,011.33, 350,698.97 and 98,963.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,011.33, 350,698.97 and 98,963.16 is: 148,310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,011.33 : 350,698.97 = 98,963.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,011.33/350,698.97 = 98,963.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,011.33x = 350,698.97 × 98,963.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,011.33x = 34,706,277,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,706,277,785.13/234,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,310.25

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