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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,073.14, 355,887.54 and 187,186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,073.14, 355,887.54 and 187,186.86 is: 280,999.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,073.14 : 355,887.54 = 187,186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,073.14/355,887.54 = 187,186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,073.14x = 355,887.54 × 187,186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,073.14x = 66,617,471,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,617,471,125.72/237,073.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,999.66

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