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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,125.76, 493,775.76 and 237,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,125.76, 493,775.76 and 237,234.88 is: 327,094.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,125.76 : 493,775.76 = 237,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,125.76/493,775.76 = 237,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,125.76x = 493,775.76 × 237,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,125.76x = 117,140,833,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,140,833,170.51/358,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,094.13

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