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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,952.60, 356,227.62 and 208,428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,952.60, 356,227.62 and 208,428.10 is: 312,027.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,952.60 : 356,227.62 = 208,428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,952.60/356,227.62 = 208,428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,952.60x = 356,227.62 × 208,428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,952.60x = 74,247,846,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,247,846,004.12/237,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,027.88

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