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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,461.28, 356,230.80 and 112,760.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,461.28, 356,230.80 and 112,760.16 is: 169,158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,461.28 : 356,230.80 = 112,760.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,461.28/356,230.80 = 112,760.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,461.28x = 356,230.80 × 112,760.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,461.28x = 40,168,642,004.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168,642,004.93/237,461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,158.70

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