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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,962.39, 356,707.05 and 119,271.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,962.39, 356,707.05 and 119,271.47 is: 178,788.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,962.39 : 356,707.05 = 119,271.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,962.39/356,707.05 = 119,271.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,962.39x = 356,707.05 × 119,271.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,962.39x = 42,544,972,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,544,972,429.33/237,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,788.65

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