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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,172.42, 570,452.09 and 237,993.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,172.42, 570,452.09 and 237,993.39 is: 357,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,172.42 : 570,452.09 = 237,993.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,172.42/570,452.09 = 237,993.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,172.42x = 570,452.09 × 237,993.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,172.42x = 135,763,825,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,763,825,541.72/380,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,111.19

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