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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.24, 354,486.39 and 231,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.24, 354,486.39 and 231,209.40 is: 344,747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.24 : 354,486.39 = 231,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.24/354,486.39 = 231,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.24x = 354,486.39 × 231,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.24x = 81,960,585,540.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,960,585,540.07/237,741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,747.03

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