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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,802.80, 356,704.20 and 119,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,802.80, 356,704.20 and 119,704.80 is: 179,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,802.80 : 356,704.20 = 119,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,802.80/356,704.20 = 119,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,802.80x = 356,704.20 × 119,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,802.80x = 42,699,204,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699,204,920.16/237,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,557.20

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