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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,891.92, 349,337.88 and 185,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,891.92, 349,337.88 and 185,924.88 is: 278,887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,891.92 : 349,337.88 = 185,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,891.92/349,337.88 = 185,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,891.92x = 349,337.88 × 185,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,891.92x = 64,950,603,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,950,603,418.45/232,891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,887.32

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