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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,182.58, 355,779.66 and 93,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,182.58, 355,779.66 and 93,082.32 is: 139,625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,182.58 : 355,779.66 = 93,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,182.58/355,779.66 = 93,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,182.58x = 355,779.66 × 93,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,182.58x = 33,116,796,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116,796,161.61/237,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,625.75

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