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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,700.68, 518,520.08 and 232,506.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,700.68, 518,520.08 and 232,506.86 is: 320,892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,700.68 : 518,520.08 = 232,506.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,700.68/518,520.08 = 232,506.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,700.68x = 518,520.08 × 232,506.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,700.68x = 120,559,473,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,559,473,636.42/375,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,892.35

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