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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,700.10, 524,550.15 and 237,434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,700.10, 524,550.15 and 237,434.10 is: 356,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,700.10 : 524,550.15 = 237,434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,700.10/524,550.15 = 237,434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,700.10x = 524,550.15 × 237,434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,700.10x = 124,546,092,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,546,092,770.12/349,700.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,151.15

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