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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,924.98, 356,870.83 and 111,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,924.98, 356,870.83 and 111,592.92 is: 167,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,924.98 : 356,870.83 = 111,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,924.98/356,870.83 = 111,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,924.98x = 356,870.83 × 111,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,924.98x = 39,824,257,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,824,257,982.52/237,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,381.58

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