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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,267.08, 542,693.76 and 237,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,267.08, 542,693.76 and 237,229 is: 355,380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,267.08 : 542,693.76 = 237,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,267.08/542,693.76 = 237,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,267.08x = 542,693.76 × 237,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,267.08x = 128,742,697,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,742,697,991.04/362,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,380.62

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