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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,535.40, 356,303.10 and 113,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,535.40, 356,303.10 and 113,119.40 is: 169,679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,535.40 : 356,303.10 = 113,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,535.40/356,303.10 = 113,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,535.40x = 356,303.10 × 113,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,535.40x = 40,304,792,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,304,792,890.14/237,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,679.10

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