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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,072.96, 355,234.91 and 192,481.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,072.96, 355,234.91 and 192,481.85 is: 288,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,072.96 : 355,234.91 = 192,481.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,072.96/355,234.91 = 192,481.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,072.96x = 355,234.91 × 192,481.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,072.96x = 68,376,269,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,376,269,922.80/237,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,418.68

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