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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,445.27, 518,133.14 and 232,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,445.27, 518,133.14 and 232,279.75 is: 320,557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,445.27 : 518,133.14 = 232,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,445.27/518,133.14 = 232,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,445.27x = 518,133.14 × 232,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,445.27x = 120,351,836,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,351,836,225.92/375,445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,557.60

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