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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,337.61, 352,189.89 and 232,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,337.61, 352,189.89 and 232,585.52 is: 320,807.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,337.61 : 352,189.89 = 232,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,337.61/352,189.89 = 232,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,337.61x = 352,189.89 × 232,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,337.61x = 81,914,266,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,914,266,943.44/255,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,807.69

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