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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,098.72, 355,708.84 and 201,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,098.72, 355,708.84 and 201,189.40 is: 301,835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,098.72 : 355,708.84 = 201,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,098.72/355,708.84 = 201,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,098.72x = 355,708.84 × 201,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,098.72x = 71,564,848,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,564,848,094.30/237,098.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,835.66

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