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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,059.51, 550,523.67 and 233,543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,059.51, 550,523.67 and 233,543.16 is: 350,273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,059.51 : 550,523.67 = 233,543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,059.51/550,523.67 = 233,543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,059.51x = 550,523.67 × 233,543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,059.51x = 128,571,037,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,571,037,546.60/367,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,273.00

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