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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,625.20, 356,005.80 and 188,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,625.20, 356,005.80 and 188,031.60 is: 281,705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,625.20 : 356,005.80 = 188,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,625.20/356,005.80 = 188,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,625.20x = 356,005.80 × 188,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,625.20x = 66,940,340,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,940,340,183.28/237,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,705.56

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