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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,704.61, 327,843.41 and 202,012.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,704.61, 327,843.41 and 202,012.77 is: 278,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,704.61 : 327,843.41 = 202,012.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,704.61/327,843.41 = 202,012.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,704.61x = 327,843.41 × 202,012.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,704.61x = 66,228,554,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,228,554,370.28/237,704.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,617.04

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