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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,934, 356,884.30 and 111,601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,934, 356,884.30 and 111,601.95 is: 167,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,934 : 356,884.30 = 111,601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,934/356,884.30 = 111,601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,934x = 356,884.30 × 111,601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,934x = 39,828,983,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,828,983,804.39/237,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,395.09

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