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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,891.52, 369,479.28 and 237,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,891.52, 369,479.28 and 237,297.28 is: 327,283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,891.52 : 369,479.28 = 237,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,891.52/369,479.28 = 237,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,891.52x = 369,479.28 × 237,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,891.52x = 87,676,428,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,676,428,160.36/267,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,283.33

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