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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,136.32, 351,311.13 and 99,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,136.32, 351,311.13 and 99,237.30 is: 148,901.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,136.32 : 351,311.13 = 99,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,136.32/351,311.13 = 99,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,136.32x = 351,311.13 × 99,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,136.32x = 34,863,168,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,863,168,001.15/234,136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,901.15

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