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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,948.06, 486,733.08 and 232,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,948.06, 486,733.08 and 232,191.64 is: 320,203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,948.06 : 486,733.08 = 232,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,948.06/486,733.08 = 232,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,948.06x = 486,733.08 × 232,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,948.06x = 113,015,352,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,015,352,087.45/352,948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,203.92

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