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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,495.99, 403,254.14 and 232,266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,495.99, 403,254.14 and 232,266.01 is: 320,217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,495.99 : 403,254.14 = 232,266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,495.99/403,254.14 = 232,266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,495.99x = 403,254.14 × 232,266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,495.99x = 93,662,230,113.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,662,230,113.78/292,495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,217.14

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