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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,874.90, 542,812.35 and 235,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,874.90, 542,812.35 and 235,903.70 is: 353,855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,874.90 : 542,812.35 = 235,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,874.90/542,812.35 = 235,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,874.90x = 542,812.35 × 235,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,874.90x = 128,051,441,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,051,441,770.70/361,874.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,855.55

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