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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,459.20, 356,188.80 and 233,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,459.20, 356,188.80 and 233,772.80 is: 350,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,459.20 : 356,188.80 = 233,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,459.20/356,188.80 = 233,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,459.20x = 356,188.80 × 233,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,459.20x = 83,267,253,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,267,253,104.64/237,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,659.20

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