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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,244.27, 514,914.62 and 237,205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,244.27, 514,914.62 and 237,205.31 is: 327,240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,244.27 : 514,914.62 = 237,205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,244.27/514,914.62 = 237,205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,244.27x = 514,914.62 × 237,205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,244.27x = 122,140,478,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,140,478,300.03/373,244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,240.07

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