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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,204.83, 355,850.45 and 112,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,204.83, 355,850.45 and 112,544.75 is: 168,837.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,204.83 : 355,850.45 = 112,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,204.83/355,850.45 = 112,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,204.83x = 355,850.45 × 112,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,204.83x = 40,049,099,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,099,932.64/237,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,837.62

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