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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,081.26, 562,697.91 and 232,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,081.26, 562,697.91 and 232,021.14 is: 347,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,081.26 : 562,697.91 = 232,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,081.26/562,697.91 = 232,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,081.26x = 562,697.91 × 232,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,081.26x = 130,557,810,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,557,810,553.82/376,081.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,153.19

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