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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,243.71, 542,658.70 and 237,205.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,243.71, 542,658.70 and 237,205.63 is: 355,345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,243.71 : 542,658.70 = 237,205.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,243.71/542,658.70 = 237,205.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,243.71x = 542,658.70 × 237,205.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,243.71x = 128,721,694,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,721,694,909.16/362,243.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,345.57

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