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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,985.72, 415,276.26 and 237,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,985.72, 415,276.26 and 237,125.32 is: 327,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,985.72 : 415,276.26 = 237,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,985.72/415,276.26 = 237,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,985.72x = 415,276.26 × 237,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,985.72x = 98,472,516,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,472,516,040.90/300,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,166.74

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