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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,189.58, 514,839.44 and 237,150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,189.58, 514,839.44 and 237,150.69 is: 327,164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,189.58 : 514,839.44 = 237,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,189.58/514,839.44 = 237,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,189.58x = 514,839.44 × 237,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,189.58x = 122,094,527,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,094,527,097.44/373,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,164.89

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