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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,285.72, 327,592.62 and 205,404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,285.72, 327,592.62 and 205,404.12 is: 283,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,285.72 : 327,592.62 = 205,404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,285.72/327,592.62 = 205,404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,285.72x = 327,592.62 × 205,404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,285.72x = 67,288,873,829.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,288,873,829.59/237,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,577.43

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