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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,925.52, 505,888.36 and 237,635.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,925.52, 505,888.36 and 237,635.55 is: 327,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,925.52 : 505,888.36 = 237,635.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,925.52/505,888.36 = 237,635.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,925.52x = 505,888.36 × 237,635.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,925.52x = 120,217,058,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,217,058,667.20/366,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,633.41

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