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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,188.09, 459,321.29 and 237,528.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,188.09, 459,321.29 and 237,528.71 is: 327,448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,188.09 : 459,321.29 = 237,528.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,188.09/459,321.29 = 237,528.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,188.09x = 459,321.29 × 237,528.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,188.09x = 109,101,994,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,101,994,083.06/333,188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,448.66

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