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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,261.90, 426,987 and 237,513.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,261.90, 426,987 and 237,513.72 is: 327,926.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,261.90 : 426,987 = 237,513.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,261.90/426,987 = 237,513.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,261.90x = 426,987 × 237,513.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,261.90x = 101,415,270,761.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,415,270,761.64/309,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,926.82

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