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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,966.38, 356,713.04 and 119,275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,966.38, 356,713.04 and 119,275.46 is: 178,794.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,966.38 : 356,713.04 = 119,275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,966.38/356,713.04 = 119,275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,966.38x = 356,713.04 × 119,275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,966.38x = 42,547,111,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,111,934.00/237,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,794.63

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