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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,211.62, 346,817.44 and 64,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,211.62, 346,817.44 and 64,999.62 is: 97,499.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,211.62 : 346,817.44 = 64,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,211.62/346,817.44 = 64,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,211.62x = 346,817.44 × 64,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,211.62x = 22,543,001,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,001,809.37/231,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,499.43

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