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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,185.92, 355,895.78 and 110,834.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,185.92, 355,895.78 and 110,834.89 is: 166,306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,185.92 : 355,895.78 = 110,834.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,185.92/355,895.78 = 110,834.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,185.92x = 355,895.78 × 110,834.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,185.92x = 39,445,669,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,445,669,627.76/237,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,306.96

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