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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,462.78, 356,233.05 and 112,761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,462.78, 356,233.05 and 112,761.66 is: 169,160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,462.78 : 356,233.05 = 112,761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,462.78/356,233.05 = 112,761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,462.78x = 356,233.05 × 112,761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,462.78x = 40,169,430,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,169,430,064.86/237,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,160.95

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