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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,083.76, 350,957.92 and 99,156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,083.76, 350,957.92 and 99,156.92 is: 148,664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,083.76 : 350,957.92 = 99,156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,083.76/350,957.92 = 99,156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,083.76x = 350,957.92 × 99,156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,083.76x = 34,799,906,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,799,906,396.81/234,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,664.33

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