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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,384.35, 401,076.53 and 237,317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,384.35, 401,076.53 and 237,317.15 is: 355,975.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,384.35 : 401,076.53 = 237,317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,384.35/401,076.53 = 237,317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,384.35x = 401,076.53 × 237,317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,384.35x = 95,182,337,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,182,337,844.90/267,384.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,975.73

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