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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,690.40, 356,535.60 and 184,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,690.40, 356,535.60 and 184,813.60 is: 277,220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,690.40 : 356,535.60 = 184,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,690.40/356,535.60 = 184,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,690.40x = 356,535.60 × 184,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,690.40x = 65,892,627,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,892,627,764.16/237,690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,220.40

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