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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,217.12, 525,347.28 and 237,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,217.12, 525,347.28 and 237,849.60 is: 356,789.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,217.12 : 525,347.28 = 237,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,217.12/525,347.28 = 237,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,217.12x = 525,347.28 × 237,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,217.12x = 124,953,640,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,953,640,409.09/350,217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,789.07

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