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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,375.52, 542,845.34 and 234,950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,375.52, 542,845.34 and 234,950.72 is: 352,934.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,375.52 : 542,845.34 = 234,950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,375.52/542,845.34 = 234,950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,375.52x = 542,845.34 × 234,950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,375.52x = 127,541,905,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,541,905,426.14/361,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,934.54

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