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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,147.60, 555,480.60 and 237,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,147.60, 555,480.60 and 237,350.80 is: 356,192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,147.60 : 555,480.60 = 237,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,147.60/555,480.60 = 237,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,147.60x = 555,480.60 × 237,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,147.60x = 131,843,764,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,843,764,794.48/370,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,192.41

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