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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,846.65, 348,977.81 and 99,570.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,846.65, 348,977.81 and 99,570.19 is: 149,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,846.65 : 348,977.81 = 99,570.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,846.65/348,977.81 = 99,570.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,846.65x = 348,977.81 × 99,570.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,846.65x = 34,747,786,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,747,786,349.63/232,846.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,230.35

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