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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,948.71, 356,221.86 and 208,424.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,948.71, 356,221.86 and 208,424.21 is: 312,022.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,948.71 : 356,221.86 = 208,424.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,948.71/356,221.86 = 208,424.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,948.71x = 356,221.86 × 208,424.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,948.71x = 74,245,259,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,245,259,755.23/237,948.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,022.11

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