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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,449.60, 356,404.80 and 119,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,449.60, 356,404.80 and 119,254.40 is: 178,997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,449.60 : 356,404.80 = 119,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,449.60/356,404.80 = 119,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,449.60x = 356,404.80 × 119,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,449.60x = 42,502,840,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,502,840,581.12/237,449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,997.31

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