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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,947.40, 545,921.10 and 237,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,947.40, 545,921.10 and 237,976.20 is: 356,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,947.40 : 545,921.10 = 237,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,947.40/545,921.10 = 237,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,947.40x = 545,921.10 × 237,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,947.40x = 129,916,228,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,916,228,877.82/363,947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,964.30

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