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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,263.93, 355,448.80 and 117,180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,263.93, 355,448.80 and 117,180.33 is: 175,549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,263.93 : 355,448.80 = 117,180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,263.93/355,448.80 = 117,180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,263.93x = 355,448.80 × 117,180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,263.93x = 41,651,607,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651,607,682.10/237,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,549.68

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