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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,733.20, 425,599.80 and 232,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,733.20, 425,599.80 and 232,994.80 is: 349,492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,733.20 : 425,599.80 = 232,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,733.20/425,599.80 = 232,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,733.20x = 425,599.80 × 232,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,733.20x = 99,162,540,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,162,540,281.04/283,733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,492.20

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