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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,907.53, 451,536.26 and 237,338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,907.53, 451,536.26 and 237,338.73 is: 356,146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,907.53 : 451,536.26 = 237,338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,907.53/451,536.26 = 237,338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,907.53x = 451,536.26 × 237,338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,907.53x = 107,167,041,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,167,041,310.66/300,907.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,146.09

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