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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,755.72, 526,871.22 and 230,852.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,755.72, 526,871.22 and 230,852.36 is: 318,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,755.72 : 526,871.22 = 230,852.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,755.72/526,871.22 = 230,852.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,755.72x = 526,871.22 × 230,852.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,755.72x = 121,629,464,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,629,464,553.08/381,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,605.48

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