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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,002.80, 426,004.20 and 237,346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,002.80, 426,004.20 and 237,346.80 is: 356,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,002.80 : 426,004.20 = 237,346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,002.80/426,004.20 = 237,346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,002.80x = 426,004.20 × 237,346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,002.80x = 101,110,733,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,110,733,656.56/284,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,020.20

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