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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,127.20, 355,968.72 and 187,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,127.20, 355,968.72 and 187,241.04 is: 281,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,127.20 : 355,968.72 = 187,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,127.20/355,968.72 = 187,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,127.20x = 355,968.72 × 187,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,127.20x = 66,651,953,340.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,651,953,340.27/237,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,081.01

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