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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,284.16, 348,276.48 and 99,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,284.16, 348,276.48 and 99,251.20 is: 148,812.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,284.16 : 348,276.48 = 99,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,284.16/348,276.48 = 99,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,284.16x = 348,276.48 × 99,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,284.16x = 34,566,858,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566,858,571.78/232,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,812.81

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