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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,523.81, 403,292.52 and 232,293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,523.81, 403,292.52 and 232,293.83 is: 320,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,523.81 : 403,292.52 = 232,293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,523.81/403,292.52 = 232,293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,523.81x = 403,292.52 × 232,293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,523.81x = 93,682,362,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,682,362,064.69/292,523.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,255.52

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