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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,819.38, 356,540.87 and 117,791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,819.38, 356,540.87 and 117,791.35 is: 176,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,819.38 : 356,540.87 = 117,791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,819.38/356,540.87 = 117,791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,819.38x = 356,540.87 × 117,791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,819.38x = 41,997,429,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,997,429,810.60/237,819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,593.81

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