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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,139.58, 498,207.24 and 233,856.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,139.58, 498,207.24 and 233,856.18 is: 322,614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,139.58 : 498,207.24 = 233,856.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,139.58/498,207.24 = 233,856.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,139.58x = 498,207.24 × 233,856.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,139.58x = 116,508,841,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,508,841,994.74/361,139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,614.44

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