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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,392.73, 320,994.28 and 191,704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,392.73, 320,994.28 and 191,704.30 is: 264,793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,392.73 : 320,994.28 = 191,704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,392.73/320,994.28 = 191,704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,392.73x = 320,994.28 × 191,704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,392.73x = 61,535,983,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,535,983,751.40/232,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,793.07

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