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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,045.45, 522,068.18 and 237,453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,045.45, 522,068.18 and 237,453.45 is: 356,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,045.45 : 522,068.18 = 237,453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,045.45/522,068.18 = 237,453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,045.45x = 522,068.18 × 237,453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,045.45x = 123,966,889,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,966,889,288.95/348,045.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,180.18

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