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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,250.80, 426,376.20 and 237,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,250.80, 426,376.20 and 237,940.40 is: 356,910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,250.80 : 426,376.20 = 237,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,250.80/426,376.20 = 237,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,250.80x = 426,376.20 × 237,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,250.80x = 101,452,123,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,452,123,578.48/284,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,910.60

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