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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,498.03, 356,202.45 and 119,137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,498.03, 356,202.45 and 119,137.59 is: 178,684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,498.03 : 356,202.45 = 119,137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,498.03/356,202.45 = 119,137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,498.03x = 356,202.45 × 119,137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,498.03x = 42,437,101,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437,101,445.10/237,498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,684.01

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