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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,038.88, 348,061.56 and 65,826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,038.88, 348,061.56 and 65,826.88 is: 98,741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,038.88 : 348,061.56 = 65,826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,038.88/348,061.56 = 65,826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,038.88x = 348,061.56 × 65,826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,038.88x = 22,911,805,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911,805,425.73/232,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,741.24

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