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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,251.40, 543,377.10 and 236,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,251.40, 543,377.10 and 236,280.20 is: 354,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,251.40 : 543,377.10 = 236,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,251.40/543,377.10 = 236,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,251.40x = 543,377.10 × 236,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,251.40x = 128,389,249,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,389,249,863.42/362,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,420.30

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