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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,953.32, 356,385.18 and 119,658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,953.32, 356,385.18 and 119,658.28 is: 179,213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,953.32 : 356,385.18 = 119,658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,953.32/356,385.18 = 119,658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,953.32x = 356,385.18 × 119,658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,953.32x = 42,644,437,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644,437,656.29/237,953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,213.46

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