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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,060.80, 527,212.80 and 229,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,060.80, 527,212.80 and 229,132.80 is: 316,184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,060.80 : 527,212.80 = 229,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,060.80/527,212.80 = 229,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,060.80x = 527,212.80 × 229,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,060.80x = 120,801,745,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,801,745,059.84/382,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,184.61

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