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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,947.71, 356,220.36 and 208,423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,947.71, 356,220.36 and 208,423.21 is: 312,020.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,947.71 : 356,220.36 = 208,423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,947.71/356,220.36 = 208,423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,947.71x = 356,220.36 × 208,423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,947.71x = 74,244,590,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,244,590,898.56/237,947.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,020.62

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