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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,268.20, 513,548.10 and 237,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,268.20, 513,548.10 and 237,029.88 is: 355,645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,268.20 : 513,548.10 = 237,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,268.20/513,548.10 = 237,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,268.20x = 513,548.10 × 237,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,268.20x = 121,726,244,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,726,244,517.23/342,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,645.79

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