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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,199.84, 524,545.25 and 237,260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,199.84, 524,545.25 and 237,260.43 is: 355,379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,199.84 : 524,545.25 = 237,260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,199.84/524,545.25 = 237,260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,199.84x = 524,545.25 × 237,260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,199.84x = 124,453,831,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,453,831,569.46/350,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,379.46

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