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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,201.65, 347,968.95 and 99,046.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,201.65, 347,968.95 and 99,046.17 is: 148,426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,201.65 : 347,968.95 = 99,046.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,201.65/347,968.95 = 99,046.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,201.65x = 347,968.95 × 99,046.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,201.65x = 34,464,991,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,464,991,776.42/232,201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,426.99

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