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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,056.51, 550,519.16 and 233,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,056.51, 550,519.16 and 233,540.16 is: 350,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,056.51 : 550,519.16 = 233,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,056.51/550,519.16 = 233,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,056.51x = 550,519.16 × 233,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,056.51x = 128,568,333,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,568,333,230.82/367,056.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,268.50

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