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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,303.36, 355,998.78 and 193,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,303.36, 355,998.78 and 193,315.50 is: 290,008.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,303.36 : 355,998.78 = 193,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,303.36/355,998.78 = 193,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,303.36x = 355,998.78 × 193,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,303.36x = 68,820,082,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,820,082,155.09/237,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,008.88

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