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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,401.60, 356,102.40 and 112,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,401.60, 356,102.40 and 112,985.60 is: 169,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,401.60 : 356,102.40 = 112,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,401.60/356,102.40 = 112,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,401.60x = 356,102.40 × 112,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,401.60x = 40,234,443,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234,443,325.44/237,401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,478.40

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