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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,941.08, 542,738.76 and 212,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,941.08, 542,738.76 and 212,226.96 is: 318,239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,941.08 : 542,738.76 = 212,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,941.08/542,738.76 = 212,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,941.08x = 542,738.76 × 212,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,941.08x = 115,183,797,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,183,797,108.97/361,941.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,239.08

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