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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,261.72, 400,966.39 and 237,884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,261.72, 400,966.39 and 237,884.84 is: 356,892.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,261.72 : 400,966.39 = 237,884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,261.72/400,966.39 = 237,884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,261.72x = 400,966.39 × 237,884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,261.72x = 95,383,825,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,383,825,530.53/267,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,892.96

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