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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,106.68, 356,307.24 and 206,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,106.68, 356,307.24 and 206,196.28 is: 308,555.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,106.68 : 356,307.24 = 206,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,106.68/356,307.24 = 206,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,106.68x = 356,307.24 × 206,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,106.68x = 73,469,227,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,469,227,425.07/238,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,555.93

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