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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,731.48, 357,005.02 and 237,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,731.48, 357,005.02 and 237,803.36 is: 328,127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,731.48 : 357,005.02 = 237,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,731.48/357,005.02 = 237,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,731.48x = 357,005.02 × 237,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,731.48x = 84,896,993,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,896,993,292.87/258,731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,127.81

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