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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,401.40, 545,102.10 and 237,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,401.40, 545,102.10 and 237,430.20 is: 356,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,401.40 : 545,102.10 = 237,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,401.40/545,102.10 = 237,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,401.40x = 545,102.10 × 237,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,401.40x = 129,423,700,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,423,700,623.42/363,401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,145.30

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