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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,329.70, 562,229.10 and 232,737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,329.70, 562,229.10 and 232,737.30 is: 348,631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,329.70 : 562,229.10 = 232,737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,329.70/562,229.10 = 232,737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,329.70x = 562,229.10 × 232,737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,329.70x = 130,851,682,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,851,682,715.43/375,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,631.30

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