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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,818.83, 327,999.40 and 209,077.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,818.83, 327,999.40 and 209,077.40 is: 288,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,818.83 : 327,999.40 = 209,077.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,818.83/327,999.40 = 209,077.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,818.83x = 327,999.40 × 209,077.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,818.83x = 68,577,259,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,577,259,590.87/237,818.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,359.25

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