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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,735.42, 357,047.28 and 209,282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,735.42, 357,047.28 and 209,282.46 is: 314,314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,735.42 : 357,047.28 = 209,282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,735.42/357,047.28 = 209,282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,735.42x = 357,047.28 × 209,282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,735.42x = 74,723,733,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,723,733,094.71/237,735.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,314.68

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