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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,139.29, 355,727.46 and 68,662.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,139.29, 355,727.46 and 68,662.13 is: 102,998.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,139.29 : 355,727.46 = 68,662.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,139.29/355,727.46 = 68,662.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,139.29x = 355,727.46 × 68,662.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,139.29x = 24,425,003,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,003,324.45/237,139.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,998.55

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