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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,363.27, 542,827.06 and 234,938.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,363.27, 542,827.06 and 234,938.49 is: 352,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,363.27 : 542,827.06 = 234,938.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,363.27/542,827.06 = 234,938.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,363.27x = 542,827.06 × 234,938.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,363.27x = 127,530,969,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,530,969,807.54/361,363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,916.25

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