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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,793.32, 356,729.37 and 117,855.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,793.32, 356,729.37 and 117,855.91 is: 176,803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,793.32 : 356,729.37 = 117,855.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,793.32/356,729.37 = 117,855.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,793.32x = 356,729.37 × 117,855.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,793.32x = 42,042,664,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042,664,529.03/237,793.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,803.39

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