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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,914.76, 356,281.56 and 198,645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,914.76, 356,281.56 and 198,645.96 is: 297,475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,914.76 : 356,281.56 = 198,645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,914.76/356,281.56 = 198,645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,914.76x = 356,281.56 × 198,645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,914.76x = 70,773,892,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,773,892,516.50/237,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,475.84

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