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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,458.28, 356,226.36 and 112,757.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,458.28, 356,226.36 and 112,757.16 is: 169,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,458.28 : 356,226.36 = 112,757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,458.28/356,226.36 = 112,757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,458.28x = 356,226.36 × 112,757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,458.28x = 40,167,072,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,167,072,670.74/237,458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,154.23

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