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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,250.40, 444,375.60 and 237,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,250.40, 444,375.60 and 237,201.40 is: 355,802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,250.40 : 444,375.60 = 237,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,250.40/444,375.60 = 237,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,250.40x = 444,375.60 × 237,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,250.40x = 105,406,514,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,406,514,445.84/296,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,802.10

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