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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,389.67, 355,607.55 and 110,855.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,389.67, 355,607.55 and 110,855.43 is: 166,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,389.67 : 355,607.55 = 110,855.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,389.67/355,607.55 = 110,855.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,389.67x = 355,607.55 × 110,855.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,389.67x = 39,421,027,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,421,027,866.50/237,389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,060.42

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