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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,115.83, 1,413,174.53 and 232,143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,115.83, 1,413,174.53 and 232,143.95 is: 348,216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,115.83 : 1,413,174.53 = 232,143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,115.83/1,413,174.53 = 232,143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,115.83x = 1,413,174.53 × 232,143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,115.83x = 328,059,909,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,059,909,207.00/942,115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,216.11

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