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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,376.71, 506,148.09 and 237,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,376.71, 506,148.09 and 237,731.52 is: 356,655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,376.71 : 506,148.09 = 237,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,376.71/506,148.09 = 237,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,376.71x = 506,148.09 × 237,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,376.71x = 120,327,353,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,327,353,592.14/337,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,655.78

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