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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,140.60, 498,208.60 and 233,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,140.60, 498,208.60 and 233,857.20 is: 322,615.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,140.60 : 498,208.60 = 233,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,140.60/498,208.60 = 233,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,140.60x = 498,208.60 × 233,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,140.60x = 116,509,668,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,509,668,211.92/361,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,615.81

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