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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,277.32, 405,244.26 and 237,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,277.32, 405,244.26 and 237,064.08 is: 355,445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,277.32 : 405,244.26 = 237,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,277.32/405,244.26 = 237,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,277.32x = 405,244.26 × 237,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,277.32x = 96,068,857,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,068,857,672.18/270,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,445.50

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