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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,339.22, 506,091.87 and 237,694.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,339.22, 506,091.87 and 237,694.01 is: 356,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,339.22 : 506,091.87 = 237,694.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,339.22/506,091.87 = 237,694.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,339.22x = 506,091.87 × 237,694.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,339.22x = 120,295,003,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,295,003,478.24/337,339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,599.52

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