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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,919.92, 349,379.91 and 185,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,919.92, 349,379.91 and 185,952.88 is: 278,929.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,919.92 : 349,379.91 = 185,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,919.92/349,379.91 = 185,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,919.92x = 349,379.91 × 185,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,919.92x = 64,968,200,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,968,200,478.64/232,919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,929.34

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