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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,007.76, 349,453.68 and 99,872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,007.76, 349,453.68 and 99,872.92 is: 149,784.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,007.76 : 349,453.68 = 99,872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,007.76/349,453.68 = 99,872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,007.76x = 349,453.68 × 99,872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,007.76x = 34,900,959,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,900,959,426.35/233,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,784.54

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