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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,233.92, 484,902.18 and 98,542.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,233.92, 484,902.18 and 98,542.89 is: 147,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,233.92 : 484,902.18 = 98,542.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,233.92/484,902.18 = 98,542.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,233.92x = 484,902.18 × 98,542.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,233.92x = 47,783,662,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,783,662,184.50/323,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,829.97

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