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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,599.73, 356,399.46 and 221,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,599.73, 356,399.46 and 221,853.33 is: 332,779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,599.73 : 356,399.46 = 221,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,599.73/356,399.46 = 221,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,599.73x = 356,399.46 × 221,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,599.73x = 79,068,407,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,068,407,011.20/237,599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,779.87

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