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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,047.83, 350,753.55 and 98,999.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,047.83, 350,753.55 and 98,999.59 is: 148,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,047.83 : 350,753.55 = 98,999.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,047.83/350,753.55 = 98,999.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,047.83x = 350,753.55 × 98,999.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,047.83x = 34,724,457,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,724,457,641.04/234,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,364.79

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