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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,688.40, 356,532.60 and 200,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,688.40, 356,532.60 and 200,363.60 is: 300,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,688.40 : 356,532.60 = 200,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,688.40/356,532.60 = 200,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,688.40x = 356,532.60 × 200,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,688.40x = 71,436,155,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,436,155,253.36/237,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,545.40

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