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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,748.76, 356,538.12 and 111,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,748.76, 356,538.12 and 111,367.40 is: 167,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,748.76 : 356,538.12 = 111,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,748.76/356,538.12 = 111,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,748.76x = 356,538.12 × 111,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,748.76x = 39,706,723,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,706,723,425.29/237,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,011.27

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