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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,160.06, 524,564.43 and 230,899.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,160.06, 524,564.43 and 230,899.32 is: 318,606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,160.06 : 524,564.43 = 230,899.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,160.06/524,564.43 = 230,899.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,160.06x = 524,564.43 × 230,899.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,160.06x = 121,121,570,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,121,570,183.19/380,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,606.77

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