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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,549.78, 526,291.63 and 237,078.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,549.78, 526,291.63 and 237,078.77 is: 355,933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,549.78 : 526,291.63 = 237,078.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,549.78/526,291.63 = 237,078.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,549.78x = 526,291.63 × 237,078.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,549.78x = 124,772,569,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,772,569,077.54/350,549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,933.96

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