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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,822.20, 349,265.70 and 99,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,822.20, 349,265.70 and 99,701.40 is: 149,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,822.20 : 349,265.70 = 99,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,822.20/349,265.70 = 99,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,822.20x = 349,265.70 × 99,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,822.20x = 34,822,279,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,822,279,261.98/232,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,565.97

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