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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,020.76, 350,712.96 and 98,972.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,020.76, 350,712.96 and 98,972.52 is: 148,324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,020.76 : 350,712.96 = 98,972.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,020.76/350,712.96 = 98,972.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,020.76x = 350,712.96 × 98,972.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,020.76x = 34,710,945,447.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,710,945,447.86/234,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,324.21

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