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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,686.54, 349,161.51 and 99,554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,686.54, 349,161.51 and 99,554.94 is: 149,388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,686.54 : 349,161.51 = 99,554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,686.54/349,161.51 = 99,554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,686.54x = 349,161.51 × 99,554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,686.54x = 34,760,753,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,760,753,178.36/232,686.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,388.76

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