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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,439.28, 356,197.80 and 112,738.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,439.28, 356,197.80 and 112,738.16 is: 169,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,439.28 : 356,197.80 = 112,738.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,439.28/356,197.80 = 112,738.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,439.28x = 356,197.80 × 112,738.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,439.28x = 40,157,084,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,157,084,568.05/237,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,125.70

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