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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,670.37, 356,320.45 and 117,644.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,670.37, 356,320.45 and 117,644.47 is: 176,375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,670.37 : 356,320.45 = 117,644.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,670.37/356,320.45 = 117,644.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,670.37x = 356,320.45 × 117,644.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,670.37x = 41,919,129,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,919,129,746.67/237,670.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,375.08

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