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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,327.20, 397,731.60 and 237,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,327.20, 397,731.60 and 237,333.60 is: 355,768.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,327.20 : 397,731.60 = 237,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,327.20/397,731.60 = 237,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,327.20x = 397,731.60 × 237,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,327.20x = 94,395,072,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,395,072,461.76/265,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,768.55

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