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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,252.40, 541,878.60 and 235,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,252.40, 541,878.60 and 235,281.20 is: 352,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,252.40 : 541,878.60 = 235,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,252.40/541,878.60 = 235,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,252.40x = 541,878.60 × 235,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,252.40x = 127,493,847,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,493,847,262.32/361,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,921.80

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