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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,275.48, 355,466.03 and 117,191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,275.48, 355,466.03 and 117,191.86 is: 175,566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,275.48 : 355,466.03 = 117,191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,275.48/355,466.03 = 117,191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,275.48x = 355,466.03 × 117,191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,275.48x = 41,657,723,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657,723,747.89/237,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,566.91

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