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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,580, 348,873.24 and 66,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,580, 348,873.24 and 66,368 is: 99,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,580 : 348,873.24 = 66,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,580/348,873.24 = 66,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,580x = 348,873.24 × 66,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,580x = 23,154,019,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,019,192.32/232,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,552.92

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