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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,528.04, 356,034.48 and 118,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,528.04, 356,034.48 and 118,913.32 is: 178,241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,528.04 : 356,034.48 = 118,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,528.04/356,034.48 = 118,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,528.04x = 356,034.48 × 118,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,528.04x = 42,337,242,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337,242,051.27/237,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,241.03

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