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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,017.91, 350,708.78 and 98,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,017.91, 350,708.78 and 98,969.72 is: 148,320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,017.91 : 350,708.78 = 98,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,017.91/350,708.78 = 98,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,017.91x = 350,708.78 × 98,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,017.91x = 34,709,549,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,709,549,758.14/234,017.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,320.06

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