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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,064.70, 399,097.05 and 237,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,064.70, 399,097.05 and 237,196.30 is: 355,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,064.70 : 399,097.05 = 237,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,064.70/399,097.05 = 237,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,064.70x = 399,097.05 × 237,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,064.70x = 94,664,343,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,664,343,600.92/266,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,794.45

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