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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,245.27, 514,915.99 and 237,206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,245.27, 514,915.99 and 237,206.31 is: 327,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,245.27 : 514,915.99 = 237,206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,245.27/514,915.99 = 237,206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,245.27x = 514,915.99 × 237,206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,245.27x = 122,141,321,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,141,321,947.90/373,245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,241.45

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