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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,225.20, 397,578.60 and 237,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,225.20, 397,578.60 and 237,231.60 is: 355,615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,225.20 : 397,578.60 = 237,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,225.20/397,578.60 = 237,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,225.20x = 397,578.60 × 237,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,225.20x = 94,318,207,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,318,207,403.76/265,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,615.56

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