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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,091.20, 355,204.80 and 187,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,091.20, 355,204.80 and 187,497.60 is: 280,904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,091.20 : 355,204.80 = 187,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,091.20/355,204.80 = 187,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,091.20x = 355,204.80 × 187,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,091.20x = 66,600,047,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,600,047,508.48/237,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,904.76

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