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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,343.72, 506,098.62 and 237,698.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,343.72, 506,098.62 and 237,698.51 is: 356,606.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,343.72 : 506,098.62 = 237,698.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,343.72/506,098.62 = 237,698.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,343.72x = 506,098.62 × 237,698.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,343.72x = 120,298,885,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,298,885,356.56/337,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,606.27

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