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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,272.80, 388,909.20 and 237,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,272.80, 388,909.20 and 237,111.20 is: 355,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,272.80 : 388,909.20 = 237,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,272.80/388,909.20 = 237,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,272.80x = 388,909.20 × 237,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,272.80x = 92,214,727,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,214,727,103.04/259,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,666.80

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