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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,007.80, 355,459.62 and 68,491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,007.80, 355,459.62 and 68,491.48 is: 102,722.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,007.80 : 355,459.62 = 68,491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,007.80/355,459.62 = 68,491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,007.80x = 355,459.62 × 68,491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,007.80x = 24,345,955,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,345,955,454.04/237,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,722.17

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