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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,376.96, 506,148.46 and 237,731.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,376.96, 506,148.46 and 237,731.77 is: 356,656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,376.96 : 506,148.46 = 237,731.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,376.96/506,148.46 = 237,731.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,376.96x = 506,148.46 × 237,731.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,376.96x = 120,327,569,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,327,569,278.57/337,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,656.16

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