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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,873.44, 349,017.90 and 99,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,873.44, 349,017.90 and 99,597 is: 149,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,873.44 : 349,017.90 = 99,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,873.44/349,017.90 = 99,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,873.44x = 349,017.90 × 99,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,873.44x = 34,761,135,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,761,135,786.30/232,873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,270.50

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