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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,543.90, 348,524.68 and 99,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,543.90, 348,524.68 and 99,268.12 is: 148,777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,543.90 : 348,524.68 = 99,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,543.90/348,524.68 = 99,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,543.90x = 348,524.68 × 99,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,543.90x = 34,597,389,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,597,389,757.20/232,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,777.89

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