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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,496.48, 355,783.60 and 212,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,496.48, 355,783.60 and 212,259.04 is: 317,976.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,496.48 : 355,783.60 = 212,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,496.48/355,783.60 = 212,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,496.48x = 355,783.60 × 212,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,496.48x = 75,518,285,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,518,285,383.74/237,496.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,976.44

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