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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,866.96, 349,008.36 and 99,590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,866.96, 349,008.36 and 99,590.76 is: 149,261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,866.96 : 349,008.36 = 99,590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,866.96/349,008.36 = 99,590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,866.96x = 349,008.36 × 99,590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,866.96x = 34,758,007,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,758,007,818.75/232,866.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,261.23

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