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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,052.70, 357,079.05 and 206,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,052.70, 357,079.05 and 206,948.70 is: 310,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,052.70 : 357,079.05 = 206,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,052.70/357,079.05 = 206,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,052.70x = 357,079.05 × 206,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,052.70x = 73,897,045,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,897,045,194.74/238,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,423.05

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