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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,894.68, 516,033.90 and 237,786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,894.68, 516,033.90 and 237,786.72 is: 328,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,894.68 : 516,033.90 = 237,786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,894.68/516,033.90 = 237,786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,894.68x = 516,033.90 × 237,786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,894.68x = 122,706,008,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,706,008,489.81/373,894.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,183.35

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