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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,341.22, 506,094.88 and 237,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,341.22, 506,094.88 and 237,696 is: 356,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,341.22 : 506,094.88 = 237,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,341.22/506,094.88 = 237,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,341.22x = 506,094.88 × 237,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,341.22x = 120,296,728,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,296,728,596.48/337,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,602.52

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