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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,695.60, 356,543.40 and 202,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,695.60, 356,543.40 and 202,703.60 is: 304,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,695.60 : 356,543.40 = 202,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,695.60/356,543.40 = 202,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,695.60x = 356,543.40 × 202,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,695.60x = 72,272,630,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,272,630,736.24/237,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,055.40

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