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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,675.38, 505,593.90 and 237,685.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,675.38, 505,593.90 and 237,685.74 is: 355,881.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,675.38 : 505,593.90 = 237,685.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,675.38/505,593.90 = 237,685.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,675.38x = 505,593.90 × 237,685.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,675.38x = 120,172,460,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,172,460,260.99/337,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,881.62

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