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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,417.18, 356,300.01 and 191,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,417.18, 356,300.01 and 191,227.74 is: 286,981.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,417.18 : 356,300.01 = 191,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,417.18/356,300.01 = 191,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,417.18x = 356,300.01 × 191,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,417.18x = 68,134,445,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,134,445,674.28/237,417.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,981.95

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