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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,155.09, 498,154.04 and 232,256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,155.09, 498,154.04 and 232,256.53 is: 320,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,155.09 : 498,154.04 = 232,256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,155.09/498,154.04 = 232,256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,155.09x = 498,154.04 × 232,256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,155.09x = 115,699,528,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,699,528,109.80/361,155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,359.68

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