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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,252.33, 542,671.64 and 237,214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,252.33, 542,671.64 and 237,214.25 is: 355,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,252.33 : 542,671.64 = 237,214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,252.33/542,671.64 = 237,214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,252.33x = 542,671.64 × 237,214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,252.33x = 128,729,444,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,729,444,892.80/362,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,358.50

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