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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,427.10, 348,640.65 and 193,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,427.10, 348,640.65 and 193,061.10 is: 289,591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,427.10 : 348,640.65 = 193,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,427.10/348,640.65 = 193,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,427.10x = 348,640.65 × 193,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,427.10x = 67,308,947,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,308,947,393.72/232,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,591.65

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