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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,262.37, 355,446.48 and 117,178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,262.37, 355,446.48 and 117,178.75 is: 175,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,262.37 : 355,446.48 = 117,178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,262.37/355,446.48 = 117,178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,262.37x = 355,446.48 × 117,178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,262.37x = 41,650,774,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650,774,442.90/237,262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,547.33

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