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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,985.43, 349,143.62 and 99,829.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,985.43, 349,143.62 and 99,829.53 is: 149,600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,985.43 : 349,143.62 = 99,829.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,985.43/349,143.62 = 99,829.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,985.43x = 349,143.62 × 99,829.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,985.43x = 34,854,842,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854,842,987.95/232,985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,600.96

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