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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,974.77, 348,949.91 and 192,535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,974.77, 348,949.91 and 192,535.43 is: 288,379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,974.77 : 348,949.91 = 192,535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,974.77/348,949.91 = 192,535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,974.77x = 348,949.91 × 192,535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,974.77x = 67,185,220,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,185,220,970.31/232,974.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,379.81

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