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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,783.41, 365,997.15 and 237,478.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,783.41, 365,997.15 and 237,478.77 is: 327,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,783.41 : 365,997.15 = 237,478.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,783.41/365,997.15 = 237,478.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,783.41x = 365,997.15 × 237,478.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,783.41x = 86,916,553,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,916,553,005.51/265,783.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,020.23

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