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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,010.26, 346,653.62 and 99,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,010.26, 346,653.62 and 99,682.26 is: 149,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,010.26 : 346,653.62 = 99,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,010.26/346,653.62 = 99,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,010.26x = 346,653.62 × 99,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,010.26x = 34,555,216,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,555,216,278.78/231,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,583.04

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