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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,523.08, 356,286.93 and 190,020.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,523.08, 356,286.93 and 190,020.17 is: 285,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,523.08 : 356,286.93 = 190,020.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,523.08/356,286.93 = 190,020.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,523.08x = 356,286.93 × 190,020.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,523.08x = 67,701,701,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,701,701,225.94/237,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,032.10

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