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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,264.44, 355,449.56 and 117,180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,264.44, 355,449.56 and 117,180.83 is: 175,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,264.44 : 355,449.56 = 117,180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,264.44/355,449.56 = 117,180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,264.44x = 355,449.56 × 117,180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,264.44x = 41,651,872,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651,872,100.78/237,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,550.42

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