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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,942.98, 356,213.23 and 208,418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,942.98, 356,213.23 and 208,418.48 is: 312,013.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,942.98 : 356,213.23 = 208,418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,942.98/356,213.23 = 208,418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,942.98x = 356,213.23 × 208,418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,942.98x = 74,241,417,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,241,417,650.38/237,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,013.49

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