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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,957.10, 356,234.36 and 208,432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,957.10, 356,234.36 and 208,432.60 is: 312,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,957.10 : 356,234.36 = 208,432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,957.10/356,234.36 = 208,432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,957.10x = 356,234.36 × 208,432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,957.10x = 74,250,853,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,250,853,864.14/237,957.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,034.62

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