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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,873.75, 523,315.49 and 99,555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,873.75, 523,315.49 and 99,555.75 is: 149,335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,873.75 : 523,315.49 = 99,555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,873.75/523,315.49 = 99,555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,873.75x = 523,315.49 × 99,555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,873.75x = 52,099,065,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,099,065,595.79/348,873.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,335.01

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