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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,166.36, 498,244.14 and 233,882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,166.36, 498,244.14 and 233,882.96 is: 322,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,166.36 : 498,244.14 = 233,882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,166.36/498,244.14 = 233,882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,166.36x = 498,244.14 × 233,882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,166.36x = 116,530,814,265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,530,814,265.85/361,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,651.35

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