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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,979.17, 356,781.49 and 117,953.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,979.17, 356,781.49 and 117,953.57 is: 176,837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,979.17 : 356,781.49 = 117,953.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,979.17/356,781.49 = 117,953.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,979.17x = 356,781.49 × 117,953.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,979.17x = 42,083,650,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,083,650,455.42/237,979.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,837.54

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