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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,258.58, 542,681.01 and 237,220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,258.58, 542,681.01 and 237,220.50 is: 355,367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,258.58 : 542,681.01 = 237,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,258.58/542,681.01 = 237,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,258.58x = 542,681.01 × 237,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,258.58x = 128,735,060,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,735,060,532.71/362,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,367.87

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