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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,285.96, 327,607.45 and 211,748.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,285.96, 327,607.45 and 211,748.41 is: 292,349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,285.96 : 327,607.45 = 211,748.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,285.96/327,607.45 = 211,748.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,285.96x = 327,607.45 × 211,748.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,285.96x = 69,370,357,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,370,357,712.88/237,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,349.19

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