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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,186.10, 498,279.15 and 232,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,186.10, 498,279.15 and 232,458.90 is: 348,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,186.10 : 498,279.15 = 232,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,186.10/498,279.15 = 232,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,186.10x = 498,279.15 × 232,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,186.10x = 115,829,423,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,829,423,101.94/332,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,688.35

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