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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,738.24, 356,804.28 and 119,443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,738.24, 356,804.28 and 119,443.68 is: 179,264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,738.24 : 356,804.28 = 119,443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,738.24/356,804.28 = 119,443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,738.24x = 356,804.28 × 119,443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,738.24x = 42,618,016,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,618,016,242.95/237,738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,264.46

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