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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,861.20, 349,291.80 and 99,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,861.20, 349,291.80 and 99,697.20 is: 149,545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,861.20 : 349,291.80 = 99,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,861.20/349,291.80 = 99,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,861.20x = 349,291.80 × 99,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,861.20x = 34,823,414,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823,414,442.96/232,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,545.80

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