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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,589.20, 355,727.70 and 185,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,589.20, 355,727.70 and 185,101.20 is: 277,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,589.20 : 355,727.70 = 185,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,589.20/355,727.70 = 185,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,589.20x = 355,727.70 × 185,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,589.20x = 65,845,624,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,845,624,143.24/237,589.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,140.65

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