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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,519.36, 356,317.76 and 112,818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,519.36, 356,317.76 and 112,818.24 is: 169,245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,519.36 : 356,317.76 = 112,818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,519.36/356,317.76 = 112,818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,519.36x = 356,317.76 × 112,818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,519.36x = 40,199,142,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,199,142,563.94/237,519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,245.75

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