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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,416.68, 356,299.26 and 191,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,416.68, 356,299.26 and 191,227.24 is: 286,981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,416.68 : 356,299.26 = 191,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,416.68/356,299.26 = 191,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,416.68x = 356,299.26 × 191,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,416.68x = 68,134,124,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,134,124,103.84/237,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,981.20

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