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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,831.32, 356,701.62 and 119,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,831.32, 356,701.62 and 119,469.80 is: 179,181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,831.32 : 356,701.62 = 119,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,831.32/356,701.62 = 119,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,831.32x = 356,701.62 × 119,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,831.32x = 42,615,071,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,615,071,201.08/237,831.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,181.91

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