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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,155.31, 397,196.04 and 237,756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,155.31, 397,196.04 and 237,756.44 is: 354,815.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,155.31 : 397,196.04 = 237,756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,155.31/397,196.04 = 237,756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,155.31x = 397,196.04 × 237,756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,155.31x = 94,435,916,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,435,916,452.50/266,155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,815.08

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