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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,589.84, 356,417.52 and 181,537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,589.84, 356,417.52 and 181,537.04 is: 272,330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,589.84 : 356,417.52 = 181,537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,589.84/356,417.52 = 181,537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,589.84x = 356,417.52 × 181,537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,589.84x = 64,702,981,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,702,981,584.94/237,589.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,330.59

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