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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,983.40, 434,456.70 and 237,106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,983.40, 434,456.70 and 237,106.60 is: 355,236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,983.40 : 434,456.70 = 237,106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,983.40/434,456.70 = 237,106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,983.40x = 434,456.70 × 237,106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,983.40x = 103,012,550,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,012,550,984.22/289,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,236.03

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