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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,168.90, 498,253.35 and 230,692.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,168.90, 498,253.35 and 230,692.10 is: 346,038.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,168.90 : 498,253.35 = 230,692.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,168.90/498,253.35 = 230,692.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,168.90x = 498,253.35 × 230,692.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,168.90x = 114,943,111,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,943,111,643.54/332,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,038.15

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