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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,990.83, 350,904.13 and 65,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,990.83, 350,904.13 and 65,465.88 is: 98,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,990.83 : 350,904.13 = 65,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,990.83/350,904.13 = 65,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,990.83x = 350,904.13 × 65,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,990.83x = 22,972,247,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,972,247,666.08/233,990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,175.85

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