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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,925.22, 356,745.26 and 75,749.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,925.22, 356,745.26 and 75,749.18 is: 113,578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,925.22 : 356,745.26 = 75,749.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,925.22/356,745.26 = 75,749.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,925.22x = 356,745.26 × 75,749.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,925.22x = 27,023,158,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,158,751.41/237,925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,578.37

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