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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,281.70, 565,923.77 and 236,745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,281.70, 565,923.77 and 236,745.08 is: 355,118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,281.70 : 565,923.77 = 236,745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,281.70/565,923.77 = 236,745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,281.70x = 565,923.77 × 236,745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,281.70x = 133,979,667,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,979,667,018.83/377,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,118.38

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