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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,012.52, 350,700.73 and 98,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,012.52, 350,700.73 and 98,964.36 is: 148,312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,012.52 : 350,700.73 = 98,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,012.52/350,700.73 = 98,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,012.52x = 350,700.73 × 98,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,012.52x = 34,706,873,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,706,873,295.98/234,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,312.04

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