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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,238.33, 542,650.64 and 237,200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,238.33, 542,650.64 and 237,200.25 is: 355,337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,238.33 : 542,650.64 = 237,200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,238.33/542,650.64 = 237,200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,238.33x = 542,650.64 × 237,200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,238.33x = 128,716,866,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,716,866,284.66/362,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,337.51

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