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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,835.33, 506,017.74 and 230,653.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,835.33, 506,017.74 and 230,653.45 is: 318,166.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,835.33 : 506,017.74 = 230,653.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,835.33/506,017.74 = 230,653.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,835.33x = 506,017.74 × 230,653.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,835.33x = 116,714,737,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,714,737,492.20/366,835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,166.57

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