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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,738.42, 357,051.78 and 209,285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,738.42, 357,051.78 and 209,285.46 is: 314,319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,738.42 : 357,051.78 = 209,285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,738.42/357,051.78 = 209,285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,738.42x = 357,051.78 × 209,285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,738.42x = 74,725,746,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,725,746,021.12/237,738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,319.18

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