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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,160.34, 498,235.86 and 233,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,160.34, 498,235.86 and 233,876.94 is: 322,643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,160.34 : 498,235.86 = 233,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,160.34/498,235.86 = 233,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,160.34x = 498,235.86 × 233,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,160.34x = 116,525,878,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,525,878,335.07/361,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,643.06

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