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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,351.26, 506,109.92 and 237,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,351.26, 506,109.92 and 237,706 is: 356,617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,351.26 : 506,109.92 = 237,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,351.26/506,109.92 = 237,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,351.26x = 506,109.92 × 237,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,351.26x = 120,305,364,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,305,364,643.52/337,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,617.50

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