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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,041.60, 555,321.60 and 237,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,041.60, 555,321.60 and 237,244.80 is: 356,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,041.60 : 555,321.60 = 237,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,041.60/555,321.60 = 237,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,041.60x = 555,321.60 × 237,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,041.60x = 131,747,161,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,747,161,927.68/370,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,033.38

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