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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,082.62, 355,117.20 and 191,908.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,082.62, 355,117.20 and 191,908.92 is: 287,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,082.62 : 355,117.20 = 191,908.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,082.62/355,117.20 = 191,908.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,082.62x = 355,117.20 × 191,908.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,082.62x = 68,150,158,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,150,158,325.42/237,082.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,453.20

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