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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,975.20, 357,135.44 and 191,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,975.20, 357,135.44 and 191,785.76 is: 287,817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,975.20 : 357,135.44 = 191,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,975.20/357,135.44 = 191,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,975.20x = 357,135.44 × 191,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,975.20x = 68,493,491,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,493,491,783.33/237,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,817.77

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