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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,012.33, 350,700.46 and 98,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,012.33, 350,700.46 and 98,964.16 is: 148,311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,012.33 : 350,700.46 = 98,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,012.33/350,700.46 = 98,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,012.33x = 350,700.46 × 98,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,012.33x = 34,706,776,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,706,776,435.51/234,012.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,311.74

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