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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,259.41, 400,962.92 and 237,882.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,259.41, 400,962.92 and 237,882.53 is: 356,889.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,259.41 : 400,962.92 = 237,882.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,259.41/400,962.92 = 237,882.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,259.41x = 400,962.92 × 237,882.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,259.41x = 95,382,070,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,382,070,651.56/267,259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,889.48

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