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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,364.10, 438,546.15 and 233,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,364.10, 438,546.15 and 233,315.10 is: 349,972.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,364.10 : 438,546.15 = 233,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,364.10/438,546.15 = 233,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,364.10x = 438,546.15 × 233,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,364.10x = 102,319,438,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,319,438,841.87/292,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,972.65

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