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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,718.70, 332,184.10 and 237,718.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,718.70, 332,184.10 and 237,718.70 is: 332,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,718.70 : 332,184.10 = 237,718.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,718.70/332,184.10 = 237,718.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,718.70x = 332,184.10 × 237,718.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,718.70x = 78,966,372,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,966,372,412.67/237,718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,184.10

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