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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,466.64, 327,856.92 and 211,928.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,466.64, 327,856.92 and 211,928.96 is: 292,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,466.64 : 327,856.92 = 211,928.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,466.64/327,856.92 = 211,928.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,466.64x = 327,856.92 × 211,928.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,466.64x = 69,482,376,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,482,376,084.40/237,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,598.47

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