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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,954.92, 349,358.40 and 99,799.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,954.92, 349,358.40 and 99,799.56 is: 149,667.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,954.92 : 349,358.40 = 99,799.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,954.92/349,358.40 = 99,799.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,954.92x = 349,358.40 × 99,799.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,954.92x = 34,865,814,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,865,814,602.30/232,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,667.65

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