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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,575.93, 362,795.45 and 232,647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,575.93, 362,795.45 and 232,647.25 is: 346,517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,575.93 : 362,795.45 = 232,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,575.93/362,795.45 = 232,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,575.93x = 362,795.45 × 232,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,575.93x = 84,403,364,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,403,364,790.12/243,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,517.68

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