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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,159.34, 498,234.48 and 233,875.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,159.34, 498,234.48 and 233,875.94 is: 322,641.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,159.34 : 498,234.48 = 233,875.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,159.34/498,234.48 = 233,875.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,159.34x = 498,234.48 × 233,875.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,159.34x = 116,525,057,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,525,057,350.41/361,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,641.68

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