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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,512.31, 545,774.09 and 232,151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,512.31, 545,774.09 and 232,151.15 is: 320,349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,512.31 : 545,774.09 = 232,151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,512.31/545,774.09 = 232,151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,512.31x = 545,774.09 × 232,151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,512.31x = 126,702,084,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,702,084,578.52/395,512.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,349.28

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