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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,216.22, 526,181.61 and 237,891.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,216.22, 526,181.61 and 237,891.58 is: 328,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,216.22 : 526,181.61 = 237,891.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,216.22/526,181.61 = 237,891.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,216.22x = 526,181.61 × 237,891.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,216.22x = 125,174,174,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,174,174,569.84/381,216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,354.80

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