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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,082.14, 355,901.04 and 187,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,082.14, 355,901.04 and 187,195.86 is: 281,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,082.14 : 355,901.04 = 187,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,082.14/355,901.04 = 187,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,082.14x = 355,901.04 × 187,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,082.14x = 66,623,201,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,623,201,257.69/237,082.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,013.16

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