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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,982.22, 393,248.14 and 232,187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,982.22, 393,248.14 and 232,187.06 is: 348,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,982.22 : 393,248.14 = 232,187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,982.22/393,248.14 = 232,187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,982.22x = 393,248.14 × 232,187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,982.22x = 91,307,129,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,307,129,879.72/261,982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,524.15

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