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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,014.80, 350,704.08 and 98,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,014.80, 350,704.08 and 98,966.60 is: 148,315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,014.80 : 350,704.08 = 98,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,014.80/350,704.08 = 98,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,014.80x = 350,704.08 × 98,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,014.80x = 34,707,990,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707,990,403.73/234,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,315.36

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