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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,918.34, 350,899.74 and 65,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,918.34, 350,899.74 and 65,438.70 is: 98,164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,918.34 : 350,899.74 = 65,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,918.34/350,899.74 = 65,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,918.34x = 350,899.74 × 65,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,918.34x = 22,962,422,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962,422,815.94/233,918.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,164.27

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