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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,458.44, 355,877.52 and 181,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,458.44, 355,877.52 and 181,092.16 is: 271,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,458.44 : 355,877.52 = 181,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,458.44/355,877.52 = 181,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,458.44x = 355,877.52 × 181,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,458.44x = 64,446,628,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,446,628,792.24/237,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,401.72

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