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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,945.16, 401,450.10 and 237,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,945.16, 401,450.10 and 237,023.72 is: 353,801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,945.16 : 401,450.10 = 237,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,945.16/401,450.10 = 237,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,945.16x = 401,450.10 × 237,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,945.16x = 95,153,195,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,153,195,372.35/268,945.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,801.48

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