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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,165.59, 924,238.38 and 237,168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,165.59, 924,238.38 and 237,168.61 is: 355,749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,165.59 : 924,238.38 = 237,168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,165.59/924,238.38 = 237,168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,165.59x = 924,238.38 × 237,168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,165.59x = 219,200,331,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,200,331,893.25/616,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,749.06

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