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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,624.20, 356,004.30 and 188,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,624.20, 356,004.30 and 188,030.60 is: 281,704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,624.20 : 356,004.30 = 188,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,624.20/356,004.30 = 188,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,624.20x = 356,004.30 × 188,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,624.20x = 66,939,702,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,939,702,131.58/237,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,704.06

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