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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,358.01, 348,573.48 and 99,238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,358.01, 348,573.48 and 99,238.96 is: 148,874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,358.01 : 348,573.48 = 99,238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,358.01/348,573.48 = 99,238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,358.01x = 348,573.48 × 99,238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,358.01x = 34,592,069,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,592,069,638.78/232,358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,874.01

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