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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,298.14, 348,447.28 and 66,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,298.14, 348,447.28 and 66,086.14 is: 99,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,298.14 : 348,447.28 = 66,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,298.14/348,447.28 = 66,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,298.14x = 348,447.28 × 66,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,298.14x = 23,027,535,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027,535,728.70/232,298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,129.23

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