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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,545.62, 434,787.97 and 237,107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,545.62, 434,787.97 and 237,107.38 is: 357,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,545.62 : 434,787.97 = 237,107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,545.62/434,787.97 = 237,107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,545.62x = 434,787.97 × 237,107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,545.62x = 103,091,436,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,091,436,422.22/288,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,279.51

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