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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,135.58, 498,201.72 and 233,852.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,135.58, 498,201.72 and 233,852.18 is: 322,608.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,135.58 : 498,201.72 = 233,852.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,135.58/498,201.72 = 233,852.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,135.58x = 498,201.72 × 233,852.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,135.58x = 116,505,558,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,505,558,301.75/361,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,608.92

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