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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,286.68, 327,608.45 and 211,749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,286.68, 327,608.45 and 211,749.13 is: 292,350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,286.68 : 327,608.45 = 211,749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,286.68/327,608.45 = 211,749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,286.68x = 327,608.45 × 211,749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,286.68x = 69,370,804,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,370,804,268.15/237,286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,350.18

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