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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,967.13, 356,806.89 and 111,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,967.13, 356,806.89 and 111,635.08 is: 167,385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,967.13 : 356,806.89 = 111,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,967.13/356,806.89 = 111,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,967.13x = 356,806.89 × 111,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,967.13x = 39,832,164,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,832,164,817.68/237,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,385.15

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