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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,992.20, 521,988.30 and 237,400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,992.20, 521,988.30 and 237,400.20 is: 356,100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,992.20 : 521,988.30 = 237,400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,992.20/521,988.30 = 237,400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,992.20x = 521,988.30 × 237,400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,992.20x = 123,920,126,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,920,126,817.66/347,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,100.30

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