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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,265.08, 542,690.76 and 237,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,265.08, 542,690.76 and 237,227 is: 355,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,265.08 : 542,690.76 = 237,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,265.08/542,690.76 = 237,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,265.08x = 542,690.76 × 237,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,265.08x = 128,740,900,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,740,900,922.52/362,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,377.62

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