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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,362.96, 348,580.98 and 99,243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,362.96, 348,580.98 and 99,243.96 is: 148,881.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,362.96 : 348,580.98 = 99,243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,362.96/348,580.98 = 99,243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,362.96x = 348,580.98 × 99,243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,362.96x = 34,594,556,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,594,556,835.88/232,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,881.55

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