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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,232.17, 352,870.11 and 66,756.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,232.17, 352,870.11 and 66,756.63 is: 100,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,232.17 : 352,870.11 = 66,756.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,232.17/352,870.11 = 66,756.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,232.17x = 352,870.11 × 66,756.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,232.17x = 23,556,419,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,556,419,371.33/235,232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,141.15

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