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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,978.72, 415,266.60 and 237,118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,978.72, 415,266.60 and 237,118.32 is: 327,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,978.72 : 415,266.60 = 237,118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,978.72/415,266.60 = 237,118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,978.72x = 415,266.60 × 237,118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,978.72x = 98,467,318,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,467,318,544.11/300,978.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,157.08

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