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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,105.74, 351,158.62 and 99,191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,105.74, 351,158.62 and 99,191.08 is: 148,786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,105.74 : 351,158.62 = 99,191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,105.74/351,158.62 = 99,191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,105.74x = 351,158.62 × 99,191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,105.74x = 34,831,800,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,831,800,517.36/234,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,786.61

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