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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,250.51, 517,936.85 and 231,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,250.51, 517,936.85 and 231,924.25 is: 320,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,250.51 : 517,936.85 = 231,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,250.51/517,936.85 = 231,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,250.51x = 517,936.85 × 231,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,250.51x = 120,122,115,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,122,115,483.61/375,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,111.80

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