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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,143.98, 498,541.71 and 232,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,143.98, 498,541.71 and 232,269.74 is: 320,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,143.98 : 498,541.71 = 232,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,143.98/498,541.71 = 232,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,143.98x = 498,541.71 × 232,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,143.98x = 115,796,153,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,796,153,360.86/361,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,637.09

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