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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,973.20, 357,132.44 and 191,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,973.20, 357,132.44 and 191,783.76 is: 287,814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,973.20 : 357,132.44 = 191,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,973.20/357,132.44 = 191,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,973.20x = 357,132.44 × 191,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,973.20x = 68,492,202,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,492,202,161.17/237,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,814.77

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