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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,846.60, 417,809.10 and 237,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,846.60, 417,809.10 and 237,374.60 is: 355,669.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,846.60 : 417,809.10 = 237,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,846.60/417,809.10 = 237,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,846.60x = 417,809.10 × 237,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,846.60x = 99,177,267,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,177,267,988.86/278,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,669.63

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