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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,940.80, 545,911.20 and 237,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,940.80, 545,911.20 and 237,969.60 is: 356,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,940.80 : 545,911.20 = 237,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,940.80/545,911.20 = 237,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,940.80x = 545,911.20 × 237,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,940.80x = 129,910,269,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,910,269,899.52/363,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,954.40

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