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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,140.57, 351,317.51 and 99,241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,140.57, 351,317.51 and 99,241.55 is: 148,907.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,140.57 : 351,317.51 = 99,241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,140.57/351,317.51 = 99,241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,140.57x = 351,317.51 × 99,241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,140.57x = 34,865,294,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,865,294,234.54/234,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,907.53

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