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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,877.40, 542,816.10 and 235,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,877.40, 542,816.10 and 235,906.20 is: 353,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,877.40 : 542,816.10 = 235,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,877.40/542,816.10 = 235,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,877.40x = 542,816.10 × 235,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,877.40x = 128,053,683,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,053,683,449.82/361,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,859.30

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