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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,887.52, 369,473.76 and 237,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,887.52, 369,473.76 and 237,293.28 is: 327,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,887.52 : 369,473.76 = 237,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,887.52/369,473.76 = 237,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,887.52x = 369,473.76 × 237,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,887.52x = 87,673,640,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,673,640,384.33/267,887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,277.81

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