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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,750.60, 561,144.30 and 233,782.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,750.60, 561,144.30 and 233,782.60 is: 350,998.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,750.60 : 561,144.30 = 233,782.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,750.60/561,144.30 = 233,782.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,750.60x = 561,144.30 × 233,782.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,750.60x = 131,185,773,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,185,773,429.18/373,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,998.16

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