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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,266.08, 542,692.26 and 237,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,266.08, 542,692.26 and 237,228 is: 355,379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,266.08 : 542,692.26 = 237,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,266.08/542,692.26 = 237,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,266.08x = 542,692.26 × 237,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,266.08x = 128,741,799,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,741,799,455.28/362,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,379.12

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