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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,976.40, 542,964.60 and 236,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,976.40, 542,964.60 and 236,005.20 is: 354,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,976.40 : 542,964.60 = 236,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,976.40/542,964.60 = 236,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,976.40x = 542,964.60 × 236,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,976.40x = 128,142,469,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,142,469,015.92/361,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,007.80

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