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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,209.60, 558,832.80 and 232,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,209.60, 558,832.80 and 232,241.60 is: 348,685.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,209.60 : 558,832.80 = 232,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,209.60/558,832.80 = 232,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,209.60x = 558,832.80 × 232,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,209.60x = 129,784,223,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,784,223,604.48/372,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,685.86

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