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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,543.73, 348,852.15 and 99,424.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,543.73, 348,852.15 and 99,424.69 is: 149,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,543.73 : 348,852.15 = 99,424.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,543.73/348,852.15 = 99,424.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,543.73x = 348,852.15 × 99,424.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,543.73x = 34,684,515,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,684,515,997.45/232,543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,152.66

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