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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,601.84, 355,417.79 and 181,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,601.84, 355,417.79 and 181,013.80 is: 270,770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,601.84 : 355,417.79 = 181,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,601.84/355,417.79 = 181,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,601.84x = 355,417.79 × 181,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,601.84x = 64,335,522,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,335,522,978.41/237,601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,770.31

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