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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,891.52, 349,337.40 and 99,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,891.52, 349,337.40 and 99,685.52 is: 149,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,891.52 : 349,337.40 = 99,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,891.52/349,337.40 = 99,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,891.52x = 349,337.40 × 99,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,891.52x = 34,823,880,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823,880,374.45/232,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,528.33

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