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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,576.81, 383,747.37 and 237,607.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,576.81, 383,747.37 and 237,607.47 is: 327,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,576.81 : 383,747.37 = 237,607.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,576.81/383,747.37 = 237,607.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,576.81x = 383,747.37 × 237,607.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,576.81x = 91,181,241,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,181,241,704.85/278,576.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,310.95

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