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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,792.41, 366,009.57 and 237,487.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,792.41, 366,009.57 and 237,487.77 is: 327,032.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,792.41 : 366,009.57 = 237,487.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,792.41/366,009.57 = 237,487.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,792.41x = 366,009.57 × 237,487.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,792.41x = 86,922,796,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,922,796,577.96/265,792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,032.65

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