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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,788.07, 327,860.60 and 205,464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,788.07, 327,860.60 and 205,464.27 is: 283,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,788.07 : 327,860.60 = 205,464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,788.07/327,860.60 = 205,464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,788.07x = 327,860.60 × 205,464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,788.07x = 67,363,637,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,363,637,813.44/237,788.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,292.76

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