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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,578, 348,870.24 and 66,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,578, 348,870.24 and 66,366 is: 99,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,578 : 348,870.24 = 66,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,578/348,870.24 = 66,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,578x = 348,870.24 × 66,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,578x = 23,153,122,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,122,347.84/232,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,549.92

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