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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,749.10, 437,623.65 and 232,700.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,749.10, 437,623.65 and 232,700.10 is: 349,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,749.10 : 437,623.65 = 232,700.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,749.10/437,623.65 = 232,700.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,749.10x = 437,623.65 × 232,700.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,749.10x = 101,835,067,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,835,067,117.37/291,749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,050.15

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