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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,975.31, 348,950.70 and 192,535.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,975.31, 348,950.70 and 192,535.97 is: 288,380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,975.31 : 348,950.70 = 192,535.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,975.31/348,950.70 = 192,535.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,975.31x = 348,950.70 × 192,535.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,975.31x = 67,185,559,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,185,559,761.93/232,975.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,380.61

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