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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,246.22, 542,662.44 and 237,208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,246.22, 542,662.44 and 237,208.14 is: 355,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,246.22 : 542,662.44 = 237,208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,246.22/542,662.44 = 237,208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,246.22x = 542,662.44 × 237,208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,246.22x = 128,723,948,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,723,948,040.26/362,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,349.32

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