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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,022, 355,545.96 and 70,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,022, 355,545.96 and 70,822.96 is: 106,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,022 : 355,545.96 = 70,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,022/355,545.96 = 70,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,022x = 355,545.96 × 70,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,022x = 25,180,817,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180,817,303.24/237,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,238.31

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