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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,952.32, 356,383.68 and 119,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,952.32, 356,383.68 and 119,657.28 is: 179,211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,952.32 : 356,383.68 = 119,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,952.32/356,383.68 = 119,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,952.32x = 356,383.68 × 119,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,952.32x = 42,643,901,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,643,901,785.19/237,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,211.96

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