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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,544.06, 434,785.61 and 237,105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,544.06, 434,785.61 and 237,105.82 is: 357,277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,544.06 : 434,785.61 = 237,105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,544.06/434,785.61 = 237,105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,544.06x = 434,785.61 × 237,105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,544.06x = 103,090,198,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,090,198,583.25/288,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,277.15

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