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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,552.63, 356,684.75 and 205,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,552.63, 356,684.75 and 205,630.80 is: 308,754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,552.63 : 356,684.75 = 205,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,552.63/356,684.75 = 205,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,552.63x = 356,684.75 × 205,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,552.63x = 73,345,369,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,345,369,462.15/237,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,754.19

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