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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,526, 348,792.36 and 66,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,526, 348,792.36 and 66,314 is: 99,471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,526 : 348,792.36 = 66,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,526/348,792.36 = 66,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,526x = 348,792.36 × 66,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,526x = 23,129,816,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,129,816,561.04/232,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,471.96

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