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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.42, 357,056.28 and 209,288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.42, 357,056.28 and 209,288.46 is: 314,323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.42 : 357,056.28 = 209,288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.42/357,056.28 = 209,288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.42x = 357,056.28 × 209,288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.42x = 74,727,758,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,727,758,974.53/237,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,323.68

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