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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,976.20, 357,136.94 and 191,786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,976.20, 357,136.94 and 191,786.76 is: 287,819.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,976.20 : 357,136.94 = 191,786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,976.20/357,136.94 = 191,786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,976.20x = 357,136.94 × 191,786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,976.20x = 68,494,136,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,494,136,598.91/237,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,819.27

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