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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,882.51, 358,249.19 and 216,624.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,882.51, 358,249.19 and 216,624.87 is: 326,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,882.51 : 358,249.19 = 216,624.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,882.51/358,249.19 = 216,624.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,882.51x = 358,249.19 × 216,624.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,882.51x = 77,605,684,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,605,684,211.36/237,882.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,235.35

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