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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,054.36, 514,898.05 and 237,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,054.36, 514,898.05 and 237,061.74 is: 327,197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,054.36 : 514,898.05 = 237,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,054.36/514,898.05 = 237,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,054.36x = 514,898.05 × 237,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,054.36x = 122,062,630,800.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,062,630,800.45/373,054.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,197.97

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