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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,376.89, 545,444.32 and 237,744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,376.89, 545,444.32 and 237,744.46 is: 355,885.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,376.89 : 545,444.32 = 237,744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,376.89/545,444.32 = 237,744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,376.89x = 545,444.32 × 237,744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,376.89x = 129,676,365,318.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,676,365,318.47/364,376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,885.27

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