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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,220.70, 397,571.85 and 237,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,220.70, 397,571.85 and 237,227.10 is: 355,608.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,220.70 : 397,571.85 = 237,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,220.70/397,571.85 = 237,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,220.70x = 397,571.85 × 237,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,220.70x = 94,314,817,017.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,314,817,017.14/265,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,608.81

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