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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,602.84, 355,419.29 and 181,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,602.84, 355,419.29 and 181,014.80 is: 270,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,602.84 : 355,419.29 = 181,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,602.84/355,419.29 = 181,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,602.84x = 355,419.29 × 181,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,602.84x = 64,336,151,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336,151,695.49/237,602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,771.81

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