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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,620.93, 356,218.16 and 177,575.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,620.93, 356,218.16 and 177,575.49 is: 266,203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,620.93 : 356,218.16 = 177,575.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,620.93/356,218.16 = 177,575.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,620.93x = 356,218.16 × 177,575.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,620.93x = 63,255,613,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,255,613,421.02/237,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,203.89

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