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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,392.48, 320,993.93 and 191,704.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,392.48, 320,993.93 and 191,704.05 is: 264,792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,392.48 : 320,993.93 = 191,704.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,392.48/320,993.93 = 191,704.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,392.48x = 320,993.93 × 191,704.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,392.48x = 61,535,836,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,535,836,885.68/232,392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,792.72

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