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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,045.51, 538,102.51 and 237,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,045.51, 538,102.51 and 237,059.06 is: 327,044.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,045.51 : 538,102.51 = 237,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,045.51/538,102.51 = 237,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,045.51x = 538,102.51 × 237,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,045.51x = 127,562,071,921.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,562,071,921.08/390,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,044.07

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