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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,889.05, 356,202.24 and 186,081.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,889.05, 356,202.24 and 186,081.41 is: 278,628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,889.05 : 356,202.24 = 186,081.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,889.05/356,202.24 = 186,081.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,889.05x = 356,202.24 × 186,081.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,889.05x = 66,282,613,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,282,613,283.35/237,889.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,628.27

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