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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,994.40, 356,802.16 and 117,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,994.40, 356,802.16 and 117,966.88 is: 176,856.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,994.40 : 356,802.16 = 117,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,994.40/356,802.16 = 117,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,994.40x = 356,802.16 × 117,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,994.40x = 42,090,837,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090,837,592.46/237,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,856.42

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