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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,370.70, 348,548.85 and 66,158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,370.70, 348,548.85 and 66,158.70 is: 99,236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,370.70 : 348,548.85 = 66,158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,370.70/348,548.85 = 66,158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,370.70x = 348,548.85 × 66,158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,370.70x = 23,059,538,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059,538,802.50/232,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,236.00

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