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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,678.08, 399,156.48 and 232,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,678.08, 399,156.48 and 232,861.44 is: 320,867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,678.08 : 399,156.48 = 232,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,678.08/399,156.48 = 232,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,678.08x = 399,156.48 × 232,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,678.08x = 92,948,152,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,948,152,718.13/289,678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,867.06

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