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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,458.60, 348,687.90 and 193,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,458.60, 348,687.90 and 193,092.60 is: 289,638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,458.60 : 348,687.90 = 193,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,458.60/348,687.90 = 193,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,458.60x = 348,687.90 × 193,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,458.60x = 67,329,053,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,329,053,199.54/232,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,638.90

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