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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,371.68, 445,520.88 and 237,848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,371.68, 445,520.88 and 237,848.64 is: 357,546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,371.68 : 445,520.88 = 237,848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,371.68/445,520.88 = 237,848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,371.68x = 445,520.88 × 237,848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,371.68x = 105,966,535,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,966,535,399.60/296,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,546.09

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