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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,867.44, 360,972.06 and 235,568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,867.44, 360,972.06 and 235,568.88 is: 351,571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,867.44 : 360,972.06 = 235,568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,867.44/360,972.06 = 235,568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,867.44x = 360,972.06 × 235,568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,867.44x = 85,033,783,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,033,783,885.49/241,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,571.85

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