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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,985.48, 356,803.26 and 113,413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,985.48, 356,803.26 and 113,413.96 is: 170,037.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,985.48 : 356,803.26 = 113,413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,985.48/356,803.26 = 113,413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,985.48x = 356,803.26 × 113,413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,985.48x = 40,466,470,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,466,470,657.51/237,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,037.56

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