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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,377.46, 506,149.21 and 237,732.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,377.46, 506,149.21 and 237,732.27 is: 356,656.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,377.46 : 506,149.21 = 237,732.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,377.46/506,149.21 = 237,732.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,377.46x = 506,149.21 × 237,732.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,377.46x = 120,328,000,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,328,000,652.01/337,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,656.90

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