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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,625.08, 355,588.25 and 206,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,625.08, 355,588.25 and 206,403 is: 308,866.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,625.08 : 355,588.25 = 206,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,625.08/355,588.25 = 206,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,625.08x = 355,588.25 × 206,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,625.08x = 73,394,480,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,394,480,532.74/237,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,866.73

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