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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,768.18, 431,277.75 and 232,344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,768.18, 431,277.75 and 232,344.90 is: 320,381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,768.18 : 431,277.75 = 232,344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,768.18/431,277.75 = 232,344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,768.18x = 431,277.75 × 232,344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,768.18x = 100,205,185,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,205,185,695.98/312,768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,381.65

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