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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,098.16, 355,925.04 and 187,211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,098.16, 355,925.04 and 187,211.88 is: 281,037.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,098.16 : 355,925.04 = 187,211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,098.16/355,925.04 = 187,211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,098.16x = 355,925.04 × 187,211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,098.16x = 66,633,395,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,633,395,877.48/237,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,037.17

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