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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,073, 355,609.50 and 61,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,073, 355,609.50 and 61,969 is: 92,953.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,073 : 355,609.50 = 61,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,073/355,609.50 = 61,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,073x = 355,609.50 × 61,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,073x = 22,036,765,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036,765,105.50/237,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,953.50

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