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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,140.22, 498,239.67 and 233,885.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,140.22, 498,239.67 and 233,885.98 is: 322,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,140.22 : 498,239.67 = 233,885.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,140.22/498,239.67 = 233,885.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,140.22x = 498,239.67 × 233,885.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,140.22x = 116,531,273,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,531,273,492.83/361,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,675.98

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