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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,151.60, 498,223.78 and 233,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,151.60, 498,223.78 and 233,868.20 is: 322,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,151.60 : 498,223.78 = 233,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,151.60/498,223.78 = 233,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,151.60x = 498,223.78 × 233,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,151.60x = 116,518,698,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,518,698,625.80/361,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,630.99

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