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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,209.88, 355,759.20 and 68,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,209.88, 355,759.20 and 68,685.12 is: 103,011.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,209.88 : 355,759.20 = 68,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,209.88/355,759.20 = 68,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,209.88x = 355,759.20 × 68,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,209.88x = 24,435,363,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,435,363,343.10/237,209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,011.57

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