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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,316.72, 348,008.52 and 196,624.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,316.72, 348,008.52 and 196,624.88 is: 294,542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,316.72 : 348,008.52 = 196,624.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,316.72/348,008.52 = 196,624.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,316.72x = 348,008.52 × 196,624.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,316.72x = 68,427,133,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,427,133,483.98/232,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,542.44

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