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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,185.08, 564,435.89 and 234,149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,185.08, 564,435.89 and 234,149.15 is: 351,322.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,185.08 : 564,435.89 = 234,149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,185.08/564,435.89 = 234,149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,185.08x = 564,435.89 × 234,149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,185.08x = 132,162,179,880.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,162,179,880.07/376,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,322.23

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