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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,252.83, 542,672.38 and 237,214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,252.83, 542,672.38 and 237,214.75 is: 355,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,252.83 : 542,672.38 = 237,214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,252.83/542,672.38 = 237,214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,252.83x = 542,672.38 × 237,214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,252.83x = 128,729,892,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,729,892,953.61/362,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,359.25

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