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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,922.21, 356,740.76 and 75,746.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,922.21, 356,740.76 and 75,746.17 is: 113,573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,922.21 : 356,740.76 = 75,746.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,922.21/356,740.76 = 75,746.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,922.21x = 356,740.76 × 75,746.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,922.21x = 27,021,746,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,021,746,462.11/237,922.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,573.87

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