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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,984.48, 356,801.76 and 113,412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,984.48, 356,801.76 and 113,412.96 is: 170,036.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,984.48 : 356,801.76 = 113,412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,984.48/356,801.76 = 113,412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,984.48x = 356,801.76 × 113,412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,984.48x = 40,465,943,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,465,943,734.81/237,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,036.06

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