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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,247.40, 541,871.10 and 235,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,247.40, 541,871.10 and 235,276.20 is: 352,914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,247.40 : 541,871.10 = 235,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,247.40/541,871.10 = 235,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,247.40x = 541,871.10 × 235,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,247.40x = 127,489,373,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,489,373,297.82/361,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,914.30

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