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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,248.57, 554,643.86 and 234,895.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,248.57, 554,643.86 and 234,895.14 is: 351,880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,248.57 : 554,643.86 = 234,895.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,248.57/554,643.86 = 234,895.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,248.57x = 554,643.86 × 234,895.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,248.57x = 130,283,145,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,283,145,970.37/370,248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,880.21

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