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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,923.55, 328,162.46 and 202,056.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,923.55, 328,162.46 and 202,056.75 is: 278,692.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,923.55 : 328,162.46 = 202,056.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,923.55/328,162.46 = 202,056.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,923.55x = 328,162.46 × 202,056.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,923.55x = 66,307,439,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,307,439,129.32/237,923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,692.21

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