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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,148.82, 498,220.03 and 233,865.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,148.82, 498,220.03 and 233,865.42 is: 322,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,148.82 : 498,220.03 = 233,865.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,148.82/498,220.03 = 233,865.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,148.82x = 498,220.03 × 233,865.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,148.82x = 116,516,436,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,516,436,568.36/361,148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,627.21

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