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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,164.64, 355,579.20 and 118,751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,164.64, 355,579.20 and 118,751.04 is: 178,042.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,164.64 : 355,579.20 = 118,751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,164.64/355,579.20 = 118,751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,164.64x = 355,579.20 × 118,751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,164.64x = 42,225,399,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,225,399,802.37/237,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,042.56

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