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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,016.02, 350,705.99 and 98,967.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,016.02, 350,705.99 and 98,967.86 is: 148,317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,016.02 : 350,705.99 = 98,967.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,016.02/350,705.99 = 98,967.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,016.02x = 350,705.99 × 98,967.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,016.02x = 34,708,619,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,708,619,071.11/234,016.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,317.28

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