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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,258.08, 542,680.24 and 237,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,258.08, 542,680.24 and 237,220 is: 355,367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,258.08 : 542,680.24 = 237,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,258.08/542,680.24 = 237,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,258.08x = 542,680.24 × 237,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,258.08x = 128,734,606,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,734,606,532.80/362,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,367.11

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