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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,969.90, 542,954.85 and 235,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,969.90, 542,954.85 and 235,998.70 is: 353,998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,969.90 : 542,954.85 = 235,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,969.90/542,954.85 = 235,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,969.90x = 542,954.85 × 235,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,969.90x = 128,136,638,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,136,638,758.70/361,969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,998.05

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