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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,968.40, 542,952.60 and 235,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,968.40, 542,952.60 and 235,997.20 is: 353,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,968.40 : 542,952.60 = 235,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,968.40/542,952.60 = 235,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,968.40x = 542,952.60 × 235,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,968.40x = 128,135,293,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,135,293,332.72/361,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,995.80

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