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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,718.40, 356,491.20 and 119,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,718.40, 356,491.20 and 119,350.40 is: 178,982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,718.40 : 356,491.20 = 119,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,718.40/356,491.20 = 119,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,718.40x = 356,491.20 × 119,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,718.40x = 42,547,367,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,367,316.48/237,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,982.22

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