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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,122.20, 355,961.10 and 187,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,122.20, 355,961.10 and 187,235.92 is: 281,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,122.20 : 355,961.10 = 187,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,122.20/355,961.10 = 187,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,122.20x = 355,961.10 × 187,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,122.20x = 66,648,704,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,648,704,042.71/237,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,073.24

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