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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,825.92, 348,946.85 and 99,549.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,825.92, 348,946.85 and 99,549.74 is: 149,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,825.92 : 348,946.85 = 99,549.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,825.92/348,946.85 = 99,549.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,825.92x = 348,946.85 × 99,549.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,825.92x = 34,737,565,948.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,737,565,948.84/232,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,199.74

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