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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,184.55, 355,893.71 and 110,833.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,184.55, 355,893.71 and 110,833.51 is: 166,304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,184.55 : 355,893.71 = 110,833.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,184.55/355,893.71 = 110,833.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,184.55x = 355,893.71 × 110,833.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,184.55x = 39,444,948,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,444,948,453.57/237,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,304.88

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