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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,317, 548,139.66 and 232,162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,317, 548,139.66 and 232,162.72 is: 348,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,317 : 548,139.66 = 232,162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,317/548,139.66 = 232,162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,317x = 548,139.66 × 232,162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,317x = 127,257,594,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,257,594,405.48/365,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,348.41

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