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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,376.52, 542,846.84 and 234,951.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,376.52, 542,846.84 and 234,951.72 is: 352,936.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,376.52 : 542,846.84 = 234,951.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,376.52/542,846.84 = 234,951.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,376.52x = 542,846.84 × 234,951.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,376.52x = 127,542,798,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,542,798,754.57/361,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,936.04

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