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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,736.48, 349,104.80 and 66,524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,736.48, 349,104.80 and 66,524.48 is: 99,786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,736.48 : 349,104.80 = 66,524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,736.48/349,104.80 = 66,524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,736.48x = 349,104.80 × 66,524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,736.48x = 23,224,015,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,015,285.50/232,736.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,786.74

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