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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,493.43, 403,250.60 and 232,263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,493.43, 403,250.60 and 232,263.45 is: 320,213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,493.43 : 403,250.60 = 232,263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,493.43/403,250.60 = 232,263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,493.43x = 403,250.60 × 232,263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,493.43x = 93,660,376,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,660,376,151.23/292,493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,213.61

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