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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,153.44, 498,226.39 and 233,870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,153.44, 498,226.39 and 233,870.04 is: 322,633.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,153.44 : 498,226.39 = 233,870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,153.44/498,226.39 = 233,870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,153.44x = 498,226.39 × 233,870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,153.44x = 116,520,225,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,520,225,173.68/361,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,633.57

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