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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,099.40, 534,149.10 and 237,385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,099.40, 534,149.10 and 237,385.80 is: 356,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,099.40 : 534,149.10 = 237,385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,099.40/534,149.10 = 237,385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,099.40x = 534,149.10 × 237,385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,099.40x = 126,799,411,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,799,411,422.78/356,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,078.70

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