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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,142.58, 403,983.89 and 234,933.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,142.58, 403,983.89 and 234,933.19 is: 323,764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,142.58 : 403,983.89 = 234,933.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,142.58/403,983.89 = 234,933.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,142.58x = 403,983.89 × 234,933.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,142.58x = 94,909,224,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,909,224,197.62/293,142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,764.72

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