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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,988.83, 350,901.14 and 65,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,988.83, 350,901.14 and 65,463.88 is: 98,172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,988.83 : 350,901.14 = 65,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,988.83/350,901.14 = 65,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,988.83x = 350,901.14 × 65,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,988.83x = 22,971,348,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,971,348,916.25/233,988.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,172.84

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