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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,493.99, 403,251.38 and 232,264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,493.99, 403,251.38 and 232,264.01 is: 320,214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,493.99 : 403,251.38 = 232,264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,493.99/403,251.38 = 232,264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,493.99x = 403,251.38 × 232,264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,493.99x = 93,660,783,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,660,783,274.63/292,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,214.38

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