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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,705.61, 327,844.78 and 202,013.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,705.61, 327,844.78 and 202,013.77 is: 278,618.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,705.61 : 327,844.78 = 202,013.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,705.61/327,844.78 = 202,013.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,705.61x = 327,844.78 × 202,013.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,705.61x = 66,229,159,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,229,159,982.62/237,705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,618.41

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