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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,098.89, 514,959.57 and 237,106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,098.89, 514,959.57 and 237,106.32 is: 327,259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,098.89 : 514,959.57 = 237,106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,098.89/514,959.57 = 237,106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,098.89x = 514,959.57 × 237,106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,098.89x = 122,100,168,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,100,168,591.48/373,098.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,259.53

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