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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,106.52, 355,474.02 and 118,718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,106.52, 355,474.02 and 118,718.36 is: 177,984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,106.52 : 355,474.02 = 118,718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,106.52/355,474.02 = 118,718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,106.52x = 355,474.02 × 118,718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,106.52x = 42,201,292,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,201,292,677.01/237,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,984.53

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