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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,189.08, 517,812.56 and 230,081.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,189.08, 517,812.56 and 230,081.63 is: 317,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,189.08 : 517,812.56 = 230,081.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,189.08/517,812.56 = 230,081.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,189.08x = 517,812.56 × 230,081.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,189.08x = 119,139,154,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,139,154,099.80/375,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,544.31

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