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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,972.20, 357,130.94 and 191,782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,972.20, 357,130.94 and 191,782.76 is: 287,813.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,972.20 : 357,130.94 = 191,782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,972.20/357,130.94 = 191,782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,972.20x = 357,130.94 × 191,782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,972.20x = 68,491,557,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,491,557,354.59/237,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,813.27

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