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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,843.32, 356,719.60 and 119,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,843.32, 356,719.60 and 119,481.80 is: 179,199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,843.32 : 356,719.60 = 119,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,843.32/356,719.60 = 119,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,843.32x = 356,719.60 × 119,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,843.32x = 42,621,499,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,621,499,903.28/237,843.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,199.90

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