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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,107.17, 514,970.96 and 237,114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,107.17, 514,970.96 and 237,114.57 is: 327,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,107.17 : 514,970.96 = 237,114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,107.17/514,970.96 = 237,114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,107.17x = 514,970.96 × 237,114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,107.17x = 122,107,116,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,107,116,557.31/373,107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,270.90

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