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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,361.46, 348,578.73 and 99,242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,361.46, 348,578.73 and 99,242.46 is: 148,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,361.46 : 348,578.73 = 99,242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,361.46/348,578.73 = 99,242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,361.46x = 348,578.73 × 99,242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,361.46x = 34,593,810,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593,810,668.88/232,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,879.30

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