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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,973.95, 356,868.32 and 119,562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,973.95, 356,868.32 and 119,562.75 is: 179,297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,973.95 : 356,868.32 = 119,562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,973.95/356,868.32 = 119,562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,973.95x = 356,868.32 × 119,562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,973.95x = 42,668,157,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668,157,129.27/237,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,297.60

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