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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,200.08, 500,176.47 and 233,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,200.08, 500,176.47 and 233,364.72 is: 322,262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,200.08 : 500,176.47 = 233,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,200.08/500,176.47 = 233,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,200.08x = 500,176.47 × 233,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,200.08x = 116,723,541,872.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,723,541,872.14/362,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,262.61

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