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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,589.81, 355,498.95 and 234,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,589.81, 355,498.95 and 234,932.60 is: 351,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,589.81 : 355,498.95 = 234,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,589.81/355,498.95 = 234,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,589.81x = 355,498.95 × 234,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,589.81x = 83,518,292,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,518,292,620.77/237,589.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,523.04

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