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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,701.61, 327,839.27 and 202,009.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,701.61, 327,839.27 and 202,009.77 is: 278,612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,701.61 : 327,839.27 = 202,009.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,701.61/327,839.27 = 202,009.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,701.61x = 327,839.27 × 202,009.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,701.61x = 66,226,734,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,226,734,519.62/237,701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,612.90

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