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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,551.03, 356,282.00 and 119,190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,551.03, 356,282.00 and 119,190.59 is: 178,763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,551.03 : 356,282.00 = 119,190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,551.03/356,282.00 = 119,190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,551.03x = 356,282.00 × 119,190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,551.03x = 42,465,461,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,465,461,190.43/237,551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,763.53

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