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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,977.70, 356,873.94 and 119,566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,977.70, 356,873.94 and 119,566.50 is: 179,303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,977.70 : 356,873.94 = 119,566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,977.70/356,873.94 = 119,566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,977.70x = 356,873.94 × 119,566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,977.70x = 42,670,167,947.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,670,167,947.01/237,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,303.22

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