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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,055.36, 514,899.43 and 237,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,055.36, 514,899.43 and 237,062.74 is: 327,199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,055.36 : 514,899.43 = 237,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,055.36/514,899.43 = 237,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,055.36x = 514,899.43 × 237,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,055.36x = 122,063,469,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,063,469,700.24/373,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,199.35

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