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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,285.40, 327,606.68 and 211,747.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,285.40, 327,606.68 and 211,747.85 is: 292,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,285.40 : 327,606.68 = 211,747.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,285.40/327,606.68 = 211,747.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,285.40x = 327,606.68 × 211,747.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,285.40x = 69,370,008,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,370,008,143.02/237,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,348.41

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