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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,696, 352,064.64 and 66,217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,696, 352,064.64 and 66,217.62 is: 99,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,696 : 352,064.64 = 66,217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,696/352,064.64 = 66,217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,696x = 352,064.64 × 66,217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,696x = 23,312,882,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,312,882,546.96/234,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,332.25

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