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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,661.60, 356,492.40 and 191,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,661.60, 356,492.40 and 191,005.60 is: 286,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,661.60 : 356,492.40 = 191,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,661.60/356,492.40 = 191,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,661.60x = 356,492.40 × 191,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,661.60x = 68,092,044,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,092,044,757.44/237,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,508.40

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