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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,465.64, 327,855.54 and 211,927.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,465.64, 327,855.54 and 211,927.96 is: 292,597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,465.64 : 327,855.54 = 211,927.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,465.64/327,855.54 = 211,927.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,465.64x = 327,855.54 × 211,927.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,465.64x = 69,481,755,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,481,755,766.90/237,465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,597.09

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