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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,141.98, 498,538.95 and 232,267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,141.98, 498,538.95 and 232,267.74 is: 320,634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,141.98 : 498,538.95 = 232,267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,141.98/498,538.95 = 232,267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,141.98x = 498,538.95 × 232,267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,141.98x = 115,794,515,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,794,515,218.47/361,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,634.33

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