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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,122.18, 499,501.25 and 233,227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,122.18, 499,501.25 and 233,227.69 is: 321,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,122.18 : 499,501.25 = 233,227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,122.18/499,501.25 = 233,227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,122.18x = 499,501.25 × 233,227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,122.18x = 116,497,521,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,497,521,149.33/362,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,707.78

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