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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,282.32, 405,251.76 and 237,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,282.32, 405,251.76 and 237,069.08 is: 355,453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,282.32 : 405,251.76 = 237,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,282.32/405,251.76 = 237,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,282.32x = 405,251.76 × 237,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,282.32x = 96,072,661,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,072,661,911.58/270,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,453.00

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