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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,035.40, 355,553.10 and 199,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,035.40, 355,553.10 and 199,710.60 is: 299,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,035.40 : 355,553.10 = 199,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,035.40/355,553.10 = 199,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,035.40x = 355,553.10 × 199,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,035.40x = 71,007,722,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,007,722,932.86/237,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,565.90

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