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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,676.91, 382,907.66 and 237,523.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,676.91, 382,907.66 and 237,523.59 is: 327,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,676.91 : 382,907.66 = 237,523.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,676.91/382,907.66 = 237,523.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,676.91x = 382,907.66 × 237,523.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,676.91x = 90,949,600,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,949,600,854.08/277,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,537.50

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