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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,464.70, 348,729.45 and 99,343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,464.70, 348,729.45 and 99,343.90 is: 149,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,464.70 : 348,729.45 = 99,343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,464.70/348,729.45 = 99,343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,464.70x = 348,729.45 × 99,343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,464.70x = 34,644,143,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,644,143,607.86/232,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,029.70

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