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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,929.58, 516,270.27 and 230,899.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,929.58, 516,270.27 and 230,899.78 is: 318,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,929.58 : 516,270.27 = 230,899.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,929.58/516,270.27 = 230,899.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,929.58x = 516,270.27 × 230,899.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,929.58x = 119,206,691,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,206,691,763.54/373,929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,794.50

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