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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,208.12, 508,271.98 and 232,215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,208.12, 508,271.98 and 232,215 is: 320,548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,208.12 : 508,271.98 = 232,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,208.12/508,271.98 = 232,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,208.12x = 508,271.98 × 232,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,208.12x = 118,028,377,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,028,377,835.70/368,208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,548.00

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