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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,236.80, 388,855.20 and 237,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,236.80, 388,855.20 and 237,075.20 is: 355,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,236.80 : 388,855.20 = 237,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,236.80/388,855.20 = 237,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,236.80x = 388,855.20 × 237,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,236.80x = 92,187,924,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,187,924,311.04/259,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,612.80

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