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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,239.83, 542,652.89 and 237,201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,239.83, 542,652.89 and 237,201.75 is: 355,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,239.83 : 542,652.89 = 237,201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,239.83/542,652.89 = 237,201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,239.83x = 542,652.89 × 237,201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,239.83x = 128,718,213,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,718,213,964.55/362,239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,339.76

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