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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,751.40, 434,627.10 and 237,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,751.40, 434,627.10 and 237,911.40 is: 356,867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,751.40 : 434,627.10 = 237,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,751.40/434,627.10 = 237,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,751.40x = 434,627.10 × 237,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,751.40x = 103,402,741,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,402,741,838.94/289,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,867.10

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