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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,052.92, 446,951.52 and 237,985.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,052.92, 446,951.52 and 237,985.29 is: 328,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,052.92 : 446,951.52 = 237,985.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,052.92/446,951.52 = 237,985.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,052.92x = 446,951.52 × 237,985.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,052.92x = 106,367,887,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,367,887,103.14/324,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,242.33

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