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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,759.76, 356,554.62 and 111,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,759.76, 356,554.62 and 111,378.40 is: 167,027.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,759.76 : 356,554.62 = 111,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,759.76/356,554.62 = 111,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,759.76x = 356,554.62 × 111,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,759.76x = 39,712,483,088.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,712,483,088.21/237,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,027.77

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