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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,829.20, 379,243.80 and 233,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,829.20, 379,243.80 and 233,583.60 is: 350,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,829.20 : 379,243.80 = 233,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,829.20/379,243.80 = 233,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,829.20x = 379,243.80 × 233,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,829.20x = 88,585,132,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,585,132,081.68/252,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,375.40

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