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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,456.90, 327,740.04 and 218,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,456.90, 327,740.04 and 218,306.34 is: 301,308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,456.90 : 327,740.04 = 218,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,456.90/327,740.04 = 218,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,456.90x = 327,740.04 × 218,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,456.90x = 71,547,728,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,547,728,603.85/237,456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,308.27

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