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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,724.99, 356,996.06 and 237,796.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,724.99, 356,996.06 and 237,796.86 is: 328,118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,724.99 : 356,996.06 = 237,796.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,724.99/356,996.06 = 237,796.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,724.99x = 356,996.06 × 237,796.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,724.99x = 84,892,543,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,892,543,141.86/258,724.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,118.84

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