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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,277.32, 355,969.38 and 75,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,277.32, 355,969.38 and 75,181.12 is: 112,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,277.32 : 355,969.38 = 75,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,277.32/355,969.38 = 75,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,277.32x = 355,969.38 × 75,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,277.32x = 26,762,176,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762,176,135.17/237,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,788.60

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