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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,322.72, 401,058 and 237,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,322.72, 401,058 and 237,945.76 is: 356,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,322.72 : 401,058 = 237,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,322.72/401,058 = 237,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,322.72x = 401,058 × 237,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,322.72x = 95,430,050,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,430,050,614.08/267,322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,984.44

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