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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,033.71, 355,504.17 and 197,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,033.71, 355,504.17 and 197,307.88 is: 295,923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,033.71 : 355,504.17 = 197,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,033.71/355,504.17 = 197,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,033.71x = 355,504.17 × 197,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,033.71x = 70,143,773,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,143,773,965.00/237,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,923.20

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