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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,103.39, 514,965.78 and 237,110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,103.39, 514,965.78 and 237,110.82 is: 327,265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,103.39 : 514,965.78 = 237,110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,103.39/514,965.78 = 237,110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,103.39x = 514,965.78 × 237,110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,103.39x = 122,103,958,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,103,958,367.74/373,103.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,265.75

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