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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,260.08, 542,683.24 and 237,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,260.08, 542,683.24 and 237,222 is: 355,370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,260.08 : 542,683.24 = 237,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,260.08/542,683.24 = 237,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,260.08x = 542,683.24 × 237,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,260.08x = 128,736,403,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,736,403,559.28/362,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,370.11

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