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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,031.20, 522,046.80 and 237,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,031.20, 522,046.80 and 237,439.20 is: 356,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,031.20 : 522,046.80 = 237,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,031.20/522,046.80 = 237,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,031.20x = 522,046.80 × 237,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,031.20x = 123,954,374,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,954,374,554.56/348,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,158.80

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