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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,338.72, 506,091.10 and 237,693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,338.72, 506,091.10 and 237,693.52 is: 356,598.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,338.72 : 506,091.10 = 237,693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,338.72/506,091.10 = 237,693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,338.72x = 506,091.10 × 237,693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,338.72x = 120,294,574,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,294,574,999.67/337,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,598.78

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