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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,463.68, 356,369.76 and 191,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,463.68, 356,369.76 and 191,274.24 is: 287,051.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,463.68 : 356,369.76 = 191,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,463.68/356,369.76 = 191,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,463.68x = 356,369.76 × 191,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,463.68x = 68,164,355,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,164,355,002.98/237,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,051.71

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