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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,325.84, 526,243.72 and 230,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,325.84, 526,243.72 and 230,393.68 is: 317,951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,325.84 : 526,243.72 = 230,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,325.84/526,243.72 = 230,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,325.84x = 526,243.72 × 230,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,325.84x = 121,243,227,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,243,227,227.69/381,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,951.77

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