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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,244.40, 541,866.60 and 235,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,244.40, 541,866.60 and 235,273.20 is: 352,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,244.40 : 541,866.60 = 235,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,244.40/541,866.60 = 235,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,244.40x = 541,866.60 × 235,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,244.40x = 127,486,688,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,486,688,955.12/361,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,909.80

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