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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,179.06, 493,868.16 and 233,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,179.06, 493,868.16 and 233,301.72 is: 350,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,179.06 : 493,868.16 = 233,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,179.06/493,868.16 = 233,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,179.06x = 493,868.16 × 233,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,179.06x = 115,220,291,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,220,291,181.24/329,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,023.15

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