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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,533.73, 356,540.49 and 210,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,533.73, 356,540.49 and 210,691.80 is: 316,250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,533.73 : 356,540.49 = 210,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,533.73/356,540.49 = 210,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,533.73x = 356,540.49 × 210,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,533.73x = 75,120,157,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,120,157,610.98/237,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,250.49

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