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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,551.28, 356,282.37 and 119,190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,551.28, 356,282.37 and 119,190.84 is: 178,763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,551.28 : 356,282.37 = 119,190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,551.28/356,282.37 = 119,190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,551.28x = 356,282.37 × 119,190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,551.28x = 42,465,594,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,465,594,957.49/237,551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,763.91

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