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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,465.60, 356,198.40 and 214,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,465.60, 356,198.40 and 214,137.60 is: 321,206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,465.60 : 356,198.40 = 214,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,465.60/356,198.40 = 214,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,465.60x = 356,198.40 × 214,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,465.60x = 76,275,470,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,275,470,499.84/237,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,206.40

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