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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,140.58, 498,208.62 and 233,857.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,140.58, 498,208.62 and 233,857.18 is: 322,615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,140.58 : 498,208.62 = 233,857.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,140.58/498,208.62 = 233,857.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,140.58x = 498,208.62 × 233,857.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,140.58x = 116,509,662,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,509,662,924.89/361,140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,615.82

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