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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,927.59, 396,817.27 and 237,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,927.59, 396,817.27 and 237,267.50 is: 354,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,927.59 : 396,817.27 = 237,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,927.59/396,817.27 = 237,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,927.59x = 396,817.27 × 237,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,927.59x = 94,151,839,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,151,839,032.47/265,927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,050.66

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