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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,669.40, 545,504.10 and 237,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,669.40, 545,504.10 and 237,698.20 is: 356,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,669.40 : 545,504.10 = 237,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,669.40/545,504.10 = 237,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,669.40x = 545,504.10 × 237,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,669.40x = 129,665,342,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,665,342,662.62/363,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,547.30

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