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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,521.58, 356,284.68 and 190,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,521.58, 356,284.68 and 190,018.66 is: 285,029.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,521.58 : 356,284.68 = 190,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,521.58/356,284.68 = 190,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,521.58x = 356,284.68 × 190,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,521.58x = 67,700,736,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,700,736,536.88/237,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,029.83

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