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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,870.96, 349,014.36 and 99,594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,870.96, 349,014.36 and 99,594.76 is: 149,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,870.96 : 349,014.36 = 99,594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,870.96/349,014.36 = 99,594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,870.96x = 349,014.36 × 99,594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,870.96x = 34,760,001,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,760,001,420.75/232,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,267.22

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