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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,732, 523,102.86 and 99,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,732, 523,102.86 and 99,414 is: 149,122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,732 : 523,102.86 = 99,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,732/523,102.86 = 99,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,732x = 523,102.86 × 99,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,732x = 52,003,747,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,003,747,724.04/348,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,122.39

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