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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,084.54, 383,070.31 and 237,115.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,084.54, 383,070.31 and 237,115.33 is: 326,633.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,084.54 : 383,070.31 = 237,115.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,084.54/383,070.31 = 237,115.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,084.54x = 383,070.31 × 237,115.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,084.54x = 90,831,841,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,831,841,386.34/278,084.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,633.91

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