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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,629.07, 356,326.96 and 117,547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,629.07, 356,326.96 and 117,547.28 is: 176,263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,629.07 : 356,326.96 = 117,547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,629.07/356,326.96 = 117,547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,629.07x = 356,326.96 × 117,547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,629.07x = 41,885,264,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,885,264,938.67/237,629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,263.22

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