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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,963.39, 356,708.55 and 119,272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,963.39, 356,708.55 and 119,272.47 is: 178,790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,963.39 : 356,708.55 = 119,272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,963.39/356,708.55 = 119,272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,963.39x = 356,708.55 × 119,272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,963.39x = 42,545,509,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545,509,828.62/237,963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,790.15

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