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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,259.03, 400,962.35 and 237,882.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,259.03, 400,962.35 and 237,882.15 is: 356,888.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,259.03 : 400,962.35 = 237,882.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,259.03/400,962.35 = 237,882.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,259.03x = 400,962.35 × 237,882.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,259.03x = 95,381,786,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,381,786,481.76/267,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,888.92

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