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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,864.69, 357,101.51 and 204,345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,864.69, 357,101.51 and 204,345.16 is: 306,779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,864.69 : 357,101.51 = 204,345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,864.69/357,101.51 = 204,345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,864.69x = 357,101.51 × 204,345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,864.69x = 72,971,964,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,971,964,815.30/237,864.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,779.31

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