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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,951.60, 356,226.12 and 208,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,951.60, 356,226.12 and 208,427.10 is: 312,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,951.60 : 356,226.12 = 208,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,951.60/356,226.12 = 208,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,951.60x = 356,226.12 × 208,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,951.60x = 74,247,177,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,247,177,135.85/237,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,026.38

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