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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,868.40, 360,973.55 and 235,569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,868.40, 360,973.55 and 235,569.84 is: 351,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,868.40 : 360,973.55 = 235,569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,868.40/360,973.55 = 235,569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,868.40x = 360,973.55 × 235,569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,868.40x = 85,034,481,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,034,481,417.73/241,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,573.34

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