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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,411.57, 348,764.83 and 99,292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,411.57, 348,764.83 and 99,292.83 is: 149,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,411.57 : 348,764.83 = 99,292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,411.57/348,764.83 = 99,292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,411.57x = 348,764.83 × 99,292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,411.57x = 34,629,846,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629,846,679.23/232,411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,002.25

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