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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,731.08, 503,412.66 and 237,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,731.08, 503,412.66 and 237,184.52 is: 327,369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,731.08 : 503,412.66 = 237,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,731.08/503,412.66 = 237,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,731.08x = 503,412.66 × 237,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,731.08x = 119,401,690,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,401,690,124.02/364,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,369.11

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