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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,467.40, 356,201.10 and 113,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,467.40, 356,201.10 and 113,051.40 is: 169,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,467.40 : 356,201.10 = 113,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,467.40/356,201.10 = 113,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,467.40x = 356,201.10 × 113,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,467.40x = 40,269,033,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269,033,036.54/237,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,577.10

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