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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,736.92, 357,049.53 and 209,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,736.92, 357,049.53 and 209,283.96 is: 314,316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,736.92 : 357,049.53 = 209,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,736.92/357,049.53 = 209,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,736.92x = 357,049.53 × 209,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,736.92x = 74,724,739,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,724,739,554.54/237,736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,316.93

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