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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,976.98, 348,953.24 and 192,537.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,976.98, 348,953.24 and 192,537.65 is: 288,383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,976.98 : 348,953.24 = 192,537.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,976.98/348,953.24 = 192,537.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,976.98x = 348,953.24 × 192,537.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,976.98x = 67,186,636,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,186,636,620.27/232,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,383.15

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