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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,528.54, 356,035.23 and 118,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,528.54, 356,035.23 and 118,913.82 is: 178,241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,528.54 : 356,035.23 = 118,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,528.54/356,035.23 = 118,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,528.54x = 356,035.23 × 118,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,528.54x = 42,337,509,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337,509,253.88/237,528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,241.78

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