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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,211.83, 355,860.95 and 112,551.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,211.83, 355,860.95 and 112,551.75 is: 168,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,211.83 : 355,860.95 = 112,551.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,211.83/355,860.95 = 112,551.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,211.83x = 355,860.95 × 112,551.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,211.83x = 40,052,772,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,052,772,116.40/237,211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,848.12

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