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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,788.16, 356,940.80 and 178,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,788.16, 356,940.80 and 178,792.96 is: 268,383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,788.16 : 356,940.80 = 178,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,788.16/356,940.80 = 178,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,788.16x = 356,940.80 × 178,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,788.16x = 63,818,502,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,818,502,176.77/237,788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,383.85

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