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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,275.40, 558,413.10 and 230,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,275.40, 558,413.10 and 230,557.80 is: 345,836.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,275.40 : 558,413.10 = 230,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,275.40/558,413.10 = 230,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,275.40x = 558,413.10 × 230,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,275.40x = 128,746,495,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,746,495,827.18/372,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,836.70

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