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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,234.17, 352,873.11 and 66,758.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,234.17, 352,873.11 and 66,758.63 is: 100,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,234.17 : 352,873.11 = 66,758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,234.17/352,873.11 = 66,758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,234.17x = 352,873.11 × 66,758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,234.17x = 23,557,325,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,557,325,387.44/235,234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,144.15

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