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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,582.59, 356,490.97 and 111,231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,582.59, 356,490.97 and 111,231.38 is: 166,901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,582.59 : 356,490.97 = 111,231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,582.59/356,490.97 = 111,231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,582.59x = 356,490.97 × 111,231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,582.59x = 39,652,983,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,652,983,163.79/237,582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,901.89

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