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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,315.20, 397,713.60 and 237,321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,315.20, 397,713.60 and 237,321.60 is: 355,750.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,315.20 : 397,713.60 = 237,321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,315.20/397,713.60 = 237,321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,315.20x = 397,713.60 × 237,321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,315.20x = 94,386,027,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,386,027,893.76/265,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,750.55

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