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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,744.24, 354,490.86 and 231,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,744.24, 354,490.86 and 231,212.40 is: 344,751.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,744.24 : 354,490.86 = 231,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,744.24/354,490.86 = 231,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,744.24x = 354,490.86 × 231,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,744.24x = 81,962,682,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,962,682,518.66/237,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,751.50

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