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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,465.74, 555,108.12 and 237,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,465.74, 555,108.12 and 237,236.40 is: 355,476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,465.74 : 555,108.12 = 237,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,465.74/555,108.12 = 237,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,465.74x = 555,108.12 × 237,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,465.74x = 131,691,851,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,691,851,999.57/370,465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,476.47

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