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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,509.77, 405,858.81 and 232,975.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,509.77, 405,858.81 and 232,975.31 is: 322,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,509.77 : 405,858.81 = 232,975.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,509.77/405,858.81 = 232,975.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,509.77x = 405,858.81 × 232,975.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,509.77x = 94,555,082,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,555,082,075.98/293,509.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,153.10

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