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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,539.01, 356,057 and 111,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,539.01, 356,057 and 111,073 is: 166,491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,539.01 : 356,057 = 111,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,539.01/356,057 = 111,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,539.01x = 356,057 × 111,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,539.01x = 39,548,319,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,548,319,161/237,539.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,491.89

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