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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,334.40, 356,001.60 and 200,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,334.40, 356,001.60 and 200,009.60 is: 300,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,334.40 : 356,001.60 = 200,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,334.40/356,001.60 = 200,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,334.40x = 356,001.60 × 200,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,334.40x = 71,203,737,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,203,737,615.36/237,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,014.40

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