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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,297.80, 388,946.70 and 237,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,297.80, 388,946.70 and 237,136.20 is: 355,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,297.80 : 388,946.70 = 237,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,297.80/388,946.70 = 237,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,297.80x = 388,946.70 × 237,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,297.80x = 92,233,342,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,233,342,440.54/259,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,704.30

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