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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,377.60, 401,066.40 and 237,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,377.60, 401,066.40 and 237,310.40 is: 355,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,377.60 : 401,066.40 = 237,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,377.60/401,066.40 = 237,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,377.60x = 401,066.40 × 237,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,377.60x = 95,177,227,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,177,227,810.56/267,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,965.60

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