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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,001.40, 348,002.10 and 195,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,001.40, 348,002.10 and 195,259.80 is: 292,889.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,001.40 : 348,002.10 = 195,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,001.40/348,002.10 = 195,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,001.40x = 348,002.10 × 195,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,001.40x = 67,950,820,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,950,820,445.58/232,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,889.70

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