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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,909.41, 460,023.56 and 237,250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,909.41, 460,023.56 and 237,250.03 is: 327,838.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,909.41 : 460,023.56 = 237,250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,909.41/460,023.56 = 237,250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,909.41x = 460,023.56 × 237,250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,909.41x = 109,140,603,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,140,603,410.71/332,909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,838.75

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