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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,046.48, 355,516.35 and 68,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,046.48, 355,516.35 and 68,529.25 is: 102,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,046.48 : 355,516.35 = 68,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,046.48/355,516.35 = 68,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,046.48x = 355,516.35 × 68,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,046.48x = 24,363,268,828.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363,268,828.24/237,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,778.45

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