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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,221.16, 524,577.21 and 237,281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,221.16, 524,577.21 and 237,281.75 is: 355,411.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,221.16 : 524,577.21 = 237,281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,221.16/524,577.21 = 237,281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,221.16x = 524,577.21 × 237,281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,221.16x = 124,472,595,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,472,595,776.03/350,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,411.41

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