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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,034.40, 355,551.60 and 199,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,034.40, 355,551.60 and 199,709.60 is: 299,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,034.40 : 355,551.60 = 199,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,034.40/355,551.60 = 199,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,034.40x = 355,551.60 × 199,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,034.40x = 71,007,067,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,007,067,815.36/237,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,564.40

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