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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,852.65, 352,125.87 and 99,846.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,852.65, 352,125.87 and 99,846.71 is: 149,704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,852.65 : 352,125.87 = 99,846.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,852.65/352,125.87 = 99,846.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,852.65x = 352,125.87 × 99,846.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,852.65x = 35,158,607,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,158,607,864.76/234,852.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,704.97

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