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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,072.10, 498,357.23 and 235,997.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,072.10, 498,357.23 and 235,997.51 is: 354,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,072.10 : 498,357.23 = 235,997.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,072.10/498,357.23 = 235,997.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,072.10x = 498,357.23 × 235,997.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,072.10x = 117,611,061,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,611,061,698.72/332,072.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,173.27

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