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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,259.20, 542,681.92 and 237,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,259.20, 542,681.92 and 237,221.12 is: 355,368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,259.20 : 542,681.92 = 237,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,259.20/542,681.92 = 237,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,259.20x = 542,681.92 × 237,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,259.20x = 128,735,612,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,735,612,866.15/362,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,368.79

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