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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,619.79, 355,580.39 and 206,397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,619.79, 355,580.39 and 206,397.73 is: 308,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,619.79 : 355,580.39 = 206,397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,619.79/355,580.39 = 206,397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,619.79x = 355,580.39 × 206,397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,619.79x = 73,390,984,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,390,984,955.56/237,619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,858.90

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