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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,315.15, 427,060.53 and 237,566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,315.15, 427,060.53 and 237,566.97 is: 328,000.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,315.15 : 427,060.53 = 237,566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,315.15/427,060.53 = 237,566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,315.15x = 427,060.53 × 237,566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,315.15x = 101,455,476,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,455,476,118.69/309,315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,000.35

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