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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,255.58, 542,676.51 and 237,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,255.58, 542,676.51 and 237,217.50 is: 355,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,255.58 : 542,676.51 = 237,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,255.58/542,676.51 = 237,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,255.58x = 542,676.51 × 237,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,255.58x = 128,732,365,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,732,365,010.93/362,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,363.37

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