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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,875.44, 349,020.90 and 99,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,875.44, 349,020.90 and 99,599 is: 149,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,875.44 : 349,020.90 = 99,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,875.44/349,020.90 = 99,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,875.44x = 349,020.90 × 99,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,875.44x = 34,762,132,619.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,762,132,619.10/232,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,273.50

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