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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,908.41, 460,022.18 and 237,249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,908.41, 460,022.18 and 237,249.03 is: 327,837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,908.41 : 460,022.18 = 237,249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,908.41/460,022.18 = 237,249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,908.41x = 460,022.18 × 237,249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,908.41x = 109,139,814,797.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,139,814,797.24/332,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,837.36

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