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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,359, 348,574.98 and 99,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,359, 348,574.98 and 99,239.96 is: 148,875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,359 : 348,574.98 = 99,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,359/348,574.98 = 99,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,359x = 348,574.98 × 99,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,359x = 34,592,567,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,592,567,072.20/232,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,875.52

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