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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,140.23, 373,529.31 and 99,335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,140.23, 373,529.31 and 99,335.59 is: 148,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,140.23 : 373,529.31 = 99,335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,140.23/373,529.31 = 99,335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,140.23x = 373,529.31 × 99,335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,140.23x = 37,104,754,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,104,754,391.14/249,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,931.20

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