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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,046.83, 350,752.05 and 98,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,046.83, 350,752.05 and 98,998.59 is: 148,363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,046.83 : 350,752.05 = 98,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,046.83/350,752.05 = 98,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,046.83x = 350,752.05 × 98,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,046.83x = 34,723,958,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,723,958,389.61/234,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,363.29

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