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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,137.57, 351,313.01 and 99,238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,137.57, 351,313.01 and 99,238.55 is: 148,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,137.57 : 351,313.01 = 99,238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,137.57/351,313.01 = 99,238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,137.57x = 351,313.01 × 99,238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,137.57x = 34,863,793,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,863,793,212.34/234,137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,903.03

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