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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,752.76, 356,544.12 and 111,371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,752.76, 356,544.12 and 111,371.40 is: 167,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,752.76 : 356,544.12 = 111,371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,752.76/356,544.12 = 111,371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,752.76x = 356,544.12 × 111,371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,752.76x = 39,708,817,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,708,817,806.17/237,752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,017.27

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