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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,512.02, 405,861.92 and 232,977.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,512.02, 405,861.92 and 232,977.57 is: 322,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,512.02 : 405,861.92 = 232,977.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,512.02/405,861.92 = 232,977.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,512.02x = 405,861.92 × 232,977.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,512.02x = 94,556,723,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,556,723,877.13/293,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,156.22

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