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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,416.18, 356,298.51 and 191,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,416.18, 356,298.51 and 191,226.74 is: 286,980.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,416.18 : 356,298.51 = 191,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,416.18/356,298.51 = 191,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,416.18x = 356,298.51 × 191,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,416.18x = 68,133,802,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,133,802,534.16/237,416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,980.45

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