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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,920.05, 328,157.53 and 202,053.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,920.05, 328,157.53 and 202,053.25 is: 278,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,920.05 : 328,157.53 = 202,053.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,920.05/328,157.53 = 202,053.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,920.05x = 328,157.53 × 202,053.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,920.05x = 66,305,295,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,305,295,448.47/237,920.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,687.30

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