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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,718.20, 332,183.40 and 237,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,718.20, 332,183.40 and 237,718.20 is: 332,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,718.20 : 332,183.40 = 237,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,718.20/332,183.40 = 237,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,718.20x = 332,183.40 × 237,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,718.20x = 78,966,039,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,966,039,917.88/237,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,183.40

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