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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,599.46, 355,414.23 and 181,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,599.46, 355,414.23 and 181,011.42 is: 270,766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,599.46 : 355,414.23 = 181,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,599.46/355,414.23 = 181,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,599.46x = 355,414.23 × 181,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,599.46x = 64,334,034,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,334,034,460.51/237,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,766.75

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