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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,994.54, 551,936.40 and 235,798.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,994.54, 551,936.40 and 235,798.59 is: 353,662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,994.54 : 551,936.40 = 235,798.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,994.54/551,936.40 = 235,798.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,994.54x = 551,936.40 × 235,798.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,994.54x = 130,145,824,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,145,824,889.68/367,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,662.38

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