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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,358.50, 522,625.50 and 99,040.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,358.50, 522,625.50 and 99,040.50 is: 148,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,358.50 : 522,625.50 = 99,040.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,358.50/522,625.50 = 99,040.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,358.50x = 522,625.50 × 99,040.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,358.50x = 51,761,090,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,761,090,832.75/348,358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,585.70

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