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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,335.71, 506,086.61 and 237,690.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,335.71, 506,086.61 and 237,690.52 is: 356,594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,335.71 : 506,086.61 = 237,690.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,335.71/506,086.61 = 237,690.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,335.71x = 506,086.61 × 237,690.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,335.71x = 120,291,989,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,291,989,495.94/337,335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,594.29

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