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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,945.48, 356,216.97 and 208,420.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,945.48, 356,216.97 and 208,420.98 is: 312,017.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,945.48 : 356,216.97 = 208,420.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,945.48/356,216.97 = 208,420.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,945.48x = 356,216.97 × 208,420.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,945.48x = 74,243,089,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,243,089,980.03/237,945.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,017.23

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