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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,287.38, 327,609.42 and 211,749.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,287.38, 327,609.42 and 211,749.83 is: 292,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,287.38 : 327,609.42 = 211,749.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,287.38/327,609.42 = 211,749.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,287.38x = 327,609.42 × 211,749.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,287.38x = 69,371,238,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,371,238,991.40/237,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,351.15

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