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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,994.20, 356,898.69 and 119,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,994.20, 356,898.69 and 119,583 is: 179,327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,994.20 : 356,898.69 = 119,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,994.20/356,898.69 = 119,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,994.20x = 356,898.69 × 119,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,994.20x = 42,679,016,046.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679,016,046.27/237,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,327.97

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