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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,107.20, 355,938.60 and 187,220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,107.20, 355,938.60 and 187,220.92 is: 281,050.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,107.20 : 355,938.60 = 187,220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,107.20/355,938.60 = 187,220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,107.20x = 355,938.60 × 187,220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,107.20x = 66,639,152,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,639,152,155.51/237,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,050.73

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