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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,154.31, 397,194.55 and 237,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,154.31, 397,194.55 and 237,755.44 is: 354,813.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,154.31 : 397,194.55 = 237,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,154.31/397,194.55 = 237,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,154.31x = 397,194.55 × 237,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,154.31x = 94,435,165,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,435,165,000.85/266,154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,813.59

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