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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,247.91, 348,430.40 and 66,035.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,247.91, 348,430.40 and 66,035.91 is: 99,070.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,247.91 : 348,430.40 = 66,035.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,247.91/348,430.40 = 66,035.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,247.91x = 348,430.40 × 66,035.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,247.91x = 23,008,918,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,008,918,535.66/232,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,070.51

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