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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,252.64, 355,710.96 and 118,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,252.64, 355,710.96 and 118,839.52 is: 178,175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,252.64 : 355,710.96 = 118,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,252.64/355,710.96 = 118,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,252.64x = 355,710.96 × 118,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,252.64x = 42,272,519,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,272,519,745.14/237,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,175.13

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