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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,535.28, 356,342.16 and 112,834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,535.28, 356,342.16 and 112,834.16 is: 169,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,535.28 : 356,342.16 = 112,834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,535.28/356,342.16 = 112,834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,535.28x = 356,342.16 × 112,834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,535.28x = 40,207,568,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207,568,296.19/237,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,269.88

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