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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,428.10, 348,642.15 and 193,062.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,428.10, 348,642.15 and 193,062.10 is: 289,593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,428.10 : 348,642.15 = 193,062.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,428.10/348,642.15 = 193,062.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,428.10x = 348,642.15 × 193,062.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,428.10x = 67,309,585,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,309,585,627.52/232,428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,593.15

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