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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,416.72, 348,772.55 and 99,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,416.72, 348,772.55 and 99,297.99 is: 149,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,416.72 : 348,772.55 = 99,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,416.72/348,772.55 = 99,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,416.72x = 348,772.55 × 99,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,416.72x = 34,632,412,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,632,412,685.68/232,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,009.99

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