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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,381.08, 327,738.69 and 211,843.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,381.08, 327,738.69 and 211,843.62 is: 292,480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,381.08 : 327,738.69 = 211,843.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,381.08/327,738.69 = 211,843.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,381.08x = 327,738.69 × 211,843.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,381.08x = 69,429,350,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,429,350,503.66/237,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,480.56

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