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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,168.18, 355,770.84 and 68,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,168.18, 355,770.84 and 68,691 is: 103,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,168.18 : 355,770.84 = 68,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,168.18/355,770.84 = 68,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,168.18x = 355,770.84 × 68,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,168.18x = 24,438,254,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438,254,770.44/237,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,041.88

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