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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,047.52, 355,386.72 and 118,657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,047.52, 355,386.72 and 118,657.92 is: 177,894.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,047.52 : 355,386.72 = 118,657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,047.52/355,386.72 = 118,657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,047.52x = 355,386.72 × 118,657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,047.52x = 42,169,448,990.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,169,448,990.82/237,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,894.50

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