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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,854.64, 352,197 and 99,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,854.64, 352,197 and 99,927.72 is: 149,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,854.64 : 352,197 = 99,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,854.64/352,197 = 99,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,854.64x = 352,197 × 99,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,854.64x = 35,194,243,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,194,243,200.84/234,854.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,855.43

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