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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,541.48, 348,848.78 and 99,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,541.48, 348,848.78 and 99,422.44 is: 149,149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,541.48 : 348,848.78 = 99,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,541.48/348,848.78 = 99,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,541.48x = 348,848.78 × 99,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,541.48x = 34,683,395,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,683,395,529.39/232,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,149.28

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