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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,867.96, 349,009.86 and 99,591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,867.96, 349,009.86 and 99,591.76 is: 149,262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,867.96 : 349,009.86 = 99,591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,867.96/349,009.86 = 99,591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,867.96x = 349,009.86 × 99,591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,867.96x = 34,758,506,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,758,506,214.75/232,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,262.72

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