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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,429.81, 555,054.12 and 237,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,429.81, 555,054.12 and 237,200.40 is: 355,422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,429.81 : 555,054.12 = 237,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,429.81/555,054.12 = 237,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,429.81x = 555,054.12 × 237,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,429.81x = 131,659,059,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,659,059,285.65/370,429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,422.42

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