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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,191.59, 514,842.20 and 237,152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,191.59, 514,842.20 and 237,152.69 is: 327,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,191.59 : 514,842.20 = 237,152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,191.59/514,842.20 = 237,152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,191.59x = 514,842.20 × 237,152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,191.59x = 122,096,212,655.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,096,212,655.52/373,191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,167.65

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