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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,395.60, 401,093.40 and 237,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,395.60, 401,093.40 and 237,328.40 is: 355,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,395.60 : 401,093.40 = 237,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,395.60/401,093.40 = 237,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,395.60x = 401,093.40 × 237,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,395.60x = 95,190,854,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,190,854,872.56/267,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,992.60

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