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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,310.16, 348,315.48 and 99,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,310.16, 348,315.48 and 99,277.20 is: 148,851.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,310.16 : 348,315.48 = 99,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,310.16/348,315.48 = 99,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,310.16x = 348,315.48 × 99,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,310.16x = 34,579,785,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,579,785,571.06/232,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,851.80

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