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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,935.22, 396,828.65 and 237,275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,935.22, 396,828.65 and 237,275.14 is: 354,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,935.22 : 396,828.65 = 237,275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,935.22/396,828.65 = 237,275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,935.22x = 396,828.65 × 237,275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,935.22x = 94,157,571,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,157,571,500.62/265,935.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,062.07

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