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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,465.24, 555,107.37 and 237,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,465.24, 555,107.37 and 237,235.90 is: 355,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,465.24 : 555,107.37 = 237,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,465.24/555,107.37 = 237,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,465.24x = 555,107.37 × 237,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,465.24x = 131,691,396,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,691,396,518.58/370,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,475.72

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