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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,876.39, 350,836.75 and 65,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,876.39, 350,836.75 and 65,396.72 is: 98,101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,876.39 : 350,836.75 = 65,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,876.39/350,836.75 = 65,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,876.39x = 350,836.75 × 65,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,876.39x = 22,943,571,416.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,943,571,416.36/233,876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,101.27

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