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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,548.08, 356,064.48 and 118,933.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,548.08, 356,064.48 and 118,933.36 is: 178,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,548.08 : 356,064.48 = 118,933.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,548.08/356,064.48 = 118,933.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,548.08x = 356,064.48 × 118,933.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,548.08x = 42,347,944,983.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,347,944,983.05/237,548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,271.05

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