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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,861.44, 360,963.12 and 235,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,861.44, 360,963.12 and 235,562.88 is: 351,562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,861.44 : 360,963.12 = 235,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,861.44/360,963.12 = 235,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,861.44x = 360,963.12 × 235,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,861.44x = 85,029,512,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,029,512,120.99/241,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,562.91

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