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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,401.40, 356,015.70 and 119,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,401.40, 356,015.70 and 119,033.40 is: 178,506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,401.40 : 356,015.70 = 119,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,401.40/356,015.70 = 119,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,401.40x = 356,015.70 × 119,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,401.40x = 42,377,759,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,377,759,224.38/237,401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,506.78

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