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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,028.89, 355,553.72 and 68,566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,028.89, 355,553.72 and 68,566.25 is: 102,852.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,028.89 : 355,553.72 = 68,566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,028.89/355,553.72 = 68,566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,028.89x = 355,553.72 × 68,566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,028.89x = 24,378,983,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,378,983,133.35/237,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,852.37

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