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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,497.75, 403,256.55 and 232,267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,497.75, 403,256.55 and 232,267.77 is: 320,219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,497.75 : 403,256.55 = 232,267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,497.75/403,256.55 = 232,267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,497.75x = 403,256.55 × 232,267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,497.75x = 93,663,499,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,663,499,606.39/292,497.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,219.56

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