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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,536.28, 356,343.66 and 112,835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,536.28, 356,343.66 and 112,835.16 is: 169,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,536.28 : 356,343.66 = 112,835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,536.28/356,343.66 = 112,835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,536.28x = 356,343.66 × 112,835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,536.28x = 40,208,093,891.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,208,093,891.09/237,536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,271.38

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