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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,074.64, 355,889.79 and 187,188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,074.64, 355,889.79 and 187,188.36 is: 281,001.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,074.64 : 355,889.79 = 187,188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,074.64/355,889.79 = 187,188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,074.64x = 355,889.79 × 187,188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,074.64x = 66,618,426,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,618,426,130.84/237,074.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,001.91

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