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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,236.60, 438,354.90 and 233,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,236.60, 438,354.90 and 233,187.60 is: 349,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,236.60 : 438,354.90 = 233,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,236.60/438,354.90 = 233,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,236.60x = 438,354.90 × 233,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,236.60x = 102,218,927,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,218,927,079.24/292,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,781.40

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