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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,670.74, 356,321.08 and 117,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,670.74, 356,321.08 and 117,644.88 is: 176,375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,670.74 : 356,321.08 = 117,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,670.74/356,321.08 = 117,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,670.74x = 356,321.08 × 117,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,670.74x = 41,919,350,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,919,350,517.43/237,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,375.73

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