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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,031.60, 355,320.60 and 118,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,031.60, 355,320.60 and 118,583.68 is: 177,762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,031.60 : 355,320.60 = 118,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,031.60/355,320.60 = 118,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,031.60x = 355,320.60 × 118,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,031.60x = 42,135,224,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135,224,327.81/237,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,762.06

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