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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,607.84, 505,849.44 and 237,557.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,607.84, 505,849.44 and 237,557.81 is: 355,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,607.84 : 505,849.44 = 237,557.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,607.84/505,849.44 = 237,557.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,607.84x = 505,849.44 × 237,557.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,607.84x = 120,168,485,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,168,485,156.13/337,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,941.04

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