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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,104.16, 514,966.82 and 237,111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,104.16, 514,966.82 and 237,111.57 is: 327,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,104.16 : 514,966.82 = 237,111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,104.16/514,966.82 = 237,111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,104.16x = 514,966.82 × 237,111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,104.16x = 122,104,590,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,104,590,002.55/373,104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,266.76

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