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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,272.65, 564,567.11 and 234,236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,272.65, 564,567.11 and 234,236.74 is: 351,453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,272.65 : 564,567.11 = 234,236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,272.65/564,567.11 = 234,236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,272.65x = 564,567.11 × 234,236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,272.65x = 132,242,356,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,242,356,775.02/376,272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,453.54

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