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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,401.60, 356,102.40 and 214,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,401.60, 356,102.40 and 214,073.60 is: 321,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,401.60 : 356,102.40 = 214,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,401.60/356,102.40 = 214,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,401.60x = 356,102.40 × 214,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,401.60x = 76,232,122,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,232,122,736.64/237,401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,110.40

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