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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,663.75, 356,527.23 and 111,286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,663.75, 356,527.23 and 111,286.74 is: 166,944.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,663.75 : 356,527.23 = 111,286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,663.75/356,527.23 = 111,286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,663.75x = 356,527.23 × 111,286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,663.75x = 39,676,753,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,676,753,147.93/237,663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,944.91

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