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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,253.40, 541,880.10 and 235,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,253.40, 541,880.10 and 235,282.20 is: 352,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,253.40 : 541,880.10 = 235,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,253.40/541,880.10 = 235,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,253.40x = 541,880.10 × 235,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,253.40x = 127,494,742,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,494,742,064.22/361,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,923.30

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