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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,848, 349,275.24 and 66,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,848, 349,275.24 and 66,636 is: 99,954.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,848 : 349,275.24 = 66,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,848/349,275.24 = 66,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,848x = 349,275.24 × 66,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,848x = 23,274,304,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,274,304,892.64/232,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,954.93

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