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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,997.98, 356,822.01 and 113,426.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,997.98, 356,822.01 and 113,426.46 is: 170,056.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,997.98 : 356,822.01 = 113,426.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,997.98/356,822.01 = 113,426.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,997.98x = 356,822.01 × 113,426.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,997.98x = 40,473,057,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,473,057,444.38/237,997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,056.31

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