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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,049.20, 522,073.80 and 237,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,049.20, 522,073.80 and 237,457.20 is: 356,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,049.20 : 522,073.80 = 237,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,049.20/522,073.80 = 237,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,049.20x = 522,073.80 × 237,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,049.20x = 123,970,182,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,970,182,741.36/348,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,185.80

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