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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,680.02, 499,164.63 and 237,607.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,680.02, 499,164.63 and 237,607.10 is: 327,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,680.02 : 499,164.63 = 237,607.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,680.02/499,164.63 = 237,607.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,680.02x = 499,164.63 × 237,607.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,680.02x = 118,605,060,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,605,060,156.87/361,680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,928.15

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