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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,227.40, 558,341.10 and 232,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,227.40, 558,341.10 and 232,259.40 is: 348,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,227.40 : 558,341.10 = 232,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,227.40/558,341.10 = 232,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,227.40x = 558,341.10 × 232,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,227.40x = 129,679,968,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,679,968,881.34/372,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,389.10

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