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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,376.46, 506,147.71 and 237,731.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,376.46, 506,147.71 and 237,731.27 is: 356,655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,376.46 : 506,147.71 = 237,731.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,376.46/506,147.71 = 237,731.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,376.46x = 506,147.71 × 237,731.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,376.46x = 120,327,138,073.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,327,138,073.65/337,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,655.41

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