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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,119.06, 462,993.52 and 237,514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,119.06, 462,993.52 and 237,514.65 is: 355,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,119.06 : 462,993.52 = 237,514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,119.06/462,993.52 = 237,514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,119.06x = 462,993.52 × 237,514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,119.06x = 109,967,743,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,967,743,855.07/309,119.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,745.59

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