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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,942.72, 327,536.64 and 205,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,942.72, 327,536.64 and 205,662.40 is: 283,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,942.72 : 327,536.64 = 205,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,942.72/327,536.64 = 205,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,942.72x = 327,536.64 × 205,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,942.72x = 67,361,971,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,361,971,470.34/237,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,101.63

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