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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,932.20, 521,898.30 and 237,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,932.20, 521,898.30 and 237,340.20 is: 356,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,932.20 : 521,898.30 = 237,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,932.20/521,898.30 = 237,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,932.20x = 521,898.30 × 237,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,932.20x = 123,867,446,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,867,446,901.66/347,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,010.30

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