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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,951.73, 356,226.33 and 208,427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,951.73, 356,226.33 and 208,427.23 is: 312,026.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,951.73 : 356,226.33 = 208,427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,951.73/356,226.33 = 208,427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,951.73x = 356,226.33 × 208,427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,951.73x = 74,247,265,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,247,265,433.83/237,951.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,026.59

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