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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,251.48, 505,248.73 and 237,152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,251.48, 505,248.73 and 237,152.87 is: 327,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,251.48 : 505,248.73 = 237,152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,251.48/505,248.73 = 237,152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,251.48x = 505,248.73 × 237,152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,251.48x = 119,821,186,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,821,186,383.36/366,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,155.50

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