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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,161.26, 351,229.52 and 65,693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,161.26, 351,229.52 and 65,693.32 is: 98,536.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,161.26 : 351,229.52 = 65,693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,161.26/351,229.52 = 65,693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,161.26x = 351,229.52 × 65,693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,161.26x = 23,073,433,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,073,433,250.81/234,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,536.51

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