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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,542.23, 348,849.90 and 99,423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,542.23, 348,849.90 and 99,423.19 is: 149,150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,542.23 : 348,849.90 = 99,423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,542.23/348,849.90 = 99,423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,542.23x = 348,849.90 × 99,423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,542.23x = 34,683,769,017.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,683,769,017.06/232,542.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,150.41

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