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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,292.34, 543,438.15 and 237,604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,292.34, 543,438.15 and 237,604.18 is: 356,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,292.34 : 543,438.15 = 237,604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,292.34/543,438.15 = 237,604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,292.34x = 543,438.15 × 237,604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,292.34x = 129,123,176,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,123,176,011.47/362,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,406.03

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