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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,211.85, 351,281.33 and 65,715.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,211.85, 351,281.33 and 65,715.65 is: 98,563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,211.85 : 351,281.33 = 65,715.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,211.85/351,281.33 = 65,715.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,211.85x = 351,281.33 × 65,715.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,211.85x = 23,084,680,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,084,680,605.24/234,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,563.25

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