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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,947.48, 356,219.97 and 208,422.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,947.48, 356,219.97 and 208,422.98 is: 312,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,947.48 : 356,219.97 = 208,422.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,947.48/356,219.97 = 208,422.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,947.48x = 356,219.97 × 208,422.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,947.48x = 74,244,425,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,244,425,901.81/237,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,020.23

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