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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,663.90, 355,999.05 and 111,411.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,663.90, 355,999.05 and 111,411.90 is: 166,884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,663.90 : 355,999.05 = 111,411.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,663.90/355,999.05 = 111,411.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,663.90x = 355,999.05 × 111,411.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,663.90x = 39,662,530,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,662,530,558.70/237,663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,884.96

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