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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,234.40, 444,351.60 and 237,185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,234.40, 444,351.60 and 237,185.40 is: 355,778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,234.40 : 444,351.60 = 237,185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,234.40/444,351.60 = 237,185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,234.40x = 444,351.60 × 237,185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,234.40x = 105,393,711,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,393,711,986.64/296,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,778.10

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