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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,111.36, 470,377.54 and 237,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,111.36, 470,377.54 and 237,865.60 is: 328,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,111.36 : 470,377.54 = 237,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,111.36/470,377.54 = 237,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,111.36x = 470,377.54 × 237,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,111.36x = 111,886,635,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,886,635,778.62/341,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,006.18

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