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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,601.96, 355,417.98 and 181,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,601.96, 355,417.98 and 181,013.92 is: 270,770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,601.96 : 355,417.98 = 181,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,601.96/355,417.98 = 181,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,601.96x = 355,417.98 × 181,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,601.96x = 64,335,601,798.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,335,601,798.28/237,601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,770.50

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