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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,142.60, 403,983.91 and 234,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,142.60, 403,983.91 and 234,933.22 is: 323,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,142.60 : 403,983.91 = 234,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,142.60/403,983.91 = 234,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,142.60x = 403,983.91 × 234,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,142.60x = 94,909,240,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,909,240,804.49/293,142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,764.75

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