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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,134.72, 498,232.08 and 233,880.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,134.72, 498,232.08 and 233,880.48 is: 322,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,134.72 : 498,232.08 = 233,880.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,134.72/498,232.08 = 233,880.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,134.72x = 498,232.08 × 233,880.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,134.72x = 116,526,758,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,526,758,021.80/361,134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,668.39

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