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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,098.64, 507,973.11 and 232,220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,098.64, 507,973.11 and 232,220.33 is: 320,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,098.64 : 507,973.11 = 232,220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,098.64/507,973.11 = 232,220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,098.64x = 507,973.11 × 232,220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,098.64x = 117,961,683,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,961,683,235.33/368,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,462.15

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