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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,359.46, 348,575.64 and 99,240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,359.46, 348,575.64 and 99,240.46 is: 148,876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,359.46 : 348,575.64 = 99,240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,359.46/348,575.64 = 99,240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,359.46x = 348,575.64 × 99,240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,359.46x = 34,592,806,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,592,806,858.39/232,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,876.26

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