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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,364.68, 445,510.38 and 237,841.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,364.68, 445,510.38 and 237,841.64 is: 357,535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,364.68 : 445,510.38 = 237,841.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,364.68/445,510.38 = 237,841.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,364.68x = 445,510.38 × 237,841.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,364.68x = 105,960,919,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,960,919,416.22/296,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,535.59

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