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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,153.31, 397,193.06 and 237,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,153.31, 397,193.06 and 237,754.44 is: 354,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,153.31 : 397,193.06 = 237,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,153.31/397,193.06 = 237,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,153.31x = 397,193.06 × 237,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,153.31x = 94,434,414,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,434,414,146.57/266,153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,812.10

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