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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,665.40, 414,998.10 and 237,299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,665.40, 414,998.10 and 237,299.40 is: 355,949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,665.40 : 414,998.10 = 237,299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,665.40/414,998.10 = 237,299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,665.40x = 414,998.10 × 237,299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,665.40x = 98,478,800,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,478,800,131.14/276,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,949.10

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