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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,117.60, 355,449.60 and 118,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,117.60, 355,449.60 and 118,669.68 is: 177,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,117.60 : 355,449.60 = 118,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,117.60/355,449.60 = 118,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,117.60x = 355,449.60 × 118,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,117.60x = 42,181,090,288.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,181,090,288.13/237,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,891.01

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