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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,937.65, 525,747.50 and 235,790.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,937.65, 525,747.50 and 235,790.01 is: 325,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,937.65 : 525,747.50 = 235,790.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,937.65/525,747.50 = 235,790.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,937.65x = 525,747.50 × 235,790.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,937.65x = 123,966,007,103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,966,007,103.53/380,937.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,423.36

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