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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,498, 348,750.24 and 66,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,498, 348,750.24 and 66,286 is: 99,429.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,498 : 348,750.24 = 66,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,498/348,750.24 = 66,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,498x = 348,750.24 × 66,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,498x = 23,117,258,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,117,258,408.64/232,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,429.92

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