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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,165.38, 990,252.16 and 233,608.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,165.38, 990,252.16 and 233,608.34 is: 350,413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,165.38 : 990,252.16 = 233,608.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,165.38/990,252.16 = 233,608.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,165.38x = 990,252.16 × 233,608.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,165.38x = 231,331,157,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,331,157,743.73/660,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,413.95

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