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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,217.52, 514,877.76 and 237,178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,217.52, 514,877.76 and 237,178.53 is: 327,203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,217.52 : 514,877.76 = 237,178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,217.52/514,877.76 = 237,178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,217.52x = 514,877.76 × 237,178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,217.52x = 122,117,951,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,117,951,135.91/373,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,203.15

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