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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,821.77, 352,247.30 and 66,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,821.77, 352,247.30 and 66,355 is: 99,536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,821.77 : 352,247.30 = 66,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,821.77/352,247.30 = 66,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,821.77x = 352,247.30 × 66,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,821.77x = 23,373,369,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,373,369,591.50/234,821.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,536.64

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