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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,363.02, 542,826.69 and 234,938.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,363.02, 542,826.69 and 234,938.25 is: 352,915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,363.02 : 542,826.69 = 234,938.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,363.02/542,826.69 = 234,938.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,363.02x = 542,826.69 × 234,938.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,363.02x = 127,530,752,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,530,752,601.89/361,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,915.89

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