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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,525.91, 525,129.62 and 229,593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,525.91, 525,129.62 and 229,593.75 is: 316,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,525.91 : 525,129.62 = 229,593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,525.91/525,129.62 = 229,593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,525.91x = 525,129.62 × 229,593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,525.91x = 120,566,477,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,566,477,543.91/380,525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,841.70

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