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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,263.12, 438,296.27 and 235,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,263.12, 438,296.27 and 235,969.74 is: 353,875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,263.12 : 438,296.27 = 235,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,263.12/438,296.27 = 235,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,263.12x = 438,296.27 × 235,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,263.12x = 103,424,655,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,424,655,695.02/292,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,875.15

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